Poland replaces cervical cytology with HPV HR test in national screening program

Poland's National Health Fund (NFZ) will fully replace traditional cytology with the HPV HR test in its cervical cancer prevention program starting August 1, offering the test free and without referral for women aged 25-64. The change improves screening accuracy and early detection of pre-cancerous changes, but implementation and uptake remain uncertain. This marks a significant public health policy shift in Poland's cancer prevention strategy.

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