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NHS gives free HPV self-tests to 4 million women

8/28/2026

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Story summary
  • NHS provides free HPV self-testing kits to nearly four million women missing cervical screening.
  • Lab analysis for high-risk HPV decides if a clinician follow-up appointment is needed.
  • 68.8% of eligible women are up to date, below the NHS 80% target.
  • The rollout follows the 2021 YouScreen trial projecting 400,000 extra screenings annually.