CervicalScreen Norway – A screening programme in transition

An organised screening programme for cervical cancer (CervicalScreen Norway) was implemented in Norway 1995. The overall aim of the is to reduce incidence and mortality cancer, coverage should exceed 80%. Women target age group (25-69 years) are invited every third or fifth year depending on whether primary test a cytology smear an HPV (human papillomavirus) test. Since initiation, there have been major changes within testing has become increasingly important. changed from whole women 34, genotype information directing follow-up algorithm, self-sampling will be increase attendance under-screened women. CervicalScreen had significant impact reducing disease. Nevertheless, last decade, particular among young In 2018, WHO Director-General announced ambitious global call action eliminate through vaccination, treatment. supports ambition working towards this goal.