In a significant public health initiative, the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs is broadening accessibility to cervical cancer prevention through specialized weekend clinics offering both HPV vaccination and complimentary testing throughout March. This strategic move specifically targets individuals who face scheduling constraints during standard weekday hours, reflecting the government’s deepened commitment to comprehensive healthcare equity.
Health authorities have detailed that free HPV testing sessions will be available at the Villa Polyclinic across two weekends: March 7–8 and March 21–22, operating from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The campaign is strategically focused on women aged 30 to 65, prioritizing those who have never undergone an HPV screening or who retain their uterus. Crucially, officials emphasize that even women with a history of Pap smears remain eligible for this vital testing.
Concurrently, the ministry is reinforcing its HPV vaccination drive, urging all eligible candidates to utilize these dedicated weekend vaccination clinics. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a known primary cause of cervical cancer, and medical experts consistently advocate that early detection via testing and preemptive vaccination are indispensable strategies for mitigating the disease’s prevalence and impact.
The ministry encourages citizens seeking further details to consult the official informational flyer or contact its offices directly for clarification on eligibility and appointment scheduling.