The Aim Of The New HPV Led Screening Programme Is To Eliminate Cervical Cancer In Ireland

Emma Mhic Mhathuna is the 21st woman to have died after her smear results were misread

The aim of the new HPV led screening programme is to eliminate cervical cancer in Ireland.

The Irish Cancer Society says the implementation of recommendations from the Scally Report and what's learned from the obstetrics and gynaecology review should create a world class service here.

Emma Mhic Mhathuna is the 21st woman to have died after her smear results were misread.

Head of Services and Advocacy Donal Buggy says what happened in the Cervical Check crisis can never happen again.

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