Health Center 7 takes care of Thai women, distributing screening kits “Cervical cancer” used by myself
Today (6 April 2023) Dr. Dusit Khamchaiyaphum Director of the National Health Security Office Region 7, Khon Kaen said that cervical cancer is a very common malignant cancer in women. but can be treated If found in the early stages Therefore, cervical cancer screening is a service that the government supports and the National Health Security Office (NHSO) gives importance by including it as one of the benefits of the National Health Security System or a 30-baht gold card to take care of. all Thai women Starting from the Pap Smear or VIA screening service and adding more benefits to the high-accuracy HPV DNA Self Collection test in 2020
However, Dr. Dusit said that from the information in the National Health Security System, it was found that in the past 2 years, a small number of Thai women aged 30-60 have undergone cervical cancer screening. Did not meet the expected goals, part of which may be due to the inconvenience of receiving screening services at the service unit. Including shy behavior to receive screening services. Therefore, in the past, the NHSO board has approved the cervical cancer self-testing kit “HPV DNA Self Collection” (HPV DNA Cell Collection) as a right. Benefits under the Gold Card Fund as an alternative to screening services More from this cervical cancer benefit. Health Center 7 Khon Kaen, Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has therefore initiated a drive with local service units and the NHSO Region 7 Khon Kaen for Thai women in the 7 area both in Kalasin Province Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakhom Province and Roi Et Province receive thorough services. And signed a cooperation agreement to implement on March 13th.
“From this cooperation In addition to receiving cervical cancer screening services at the service unit also added a service channel for receiving a cervical cancer screening kit by yourself through primary innovation service units participating in the pilot area both at the nursing clinic pharmacies participating in the project And a 7-11 convenience store that has an Extra Plus pharmacy with various systems to support under the supervision of the laboratory testing unit (Lab)
Dr. Dusit said
Director of the NHSO Region 7 said that in order to receive the HPV DNA Self Collection cervical cancer test kit, people with smartphones can register to receive this test kit through the “Paotang” application and enter. Pick up the test kit at the participating service center of your choice. which will provide instructions on how to collect the examination items Specimens delivery, which will have a logistic system to support, ready to add Line to be friends with HPV7, which is the official Line account of the Health Center 7, Khon Kaen, for registering for the service system. and receiving the results of the HPV DNA Self Collection screening test, as well as providing various knowledge Related In case the result of the screening test is found to be at risk, there will be a referral and coordination for receiving services at the right service unit for treatment as soon as possible. Increase the opportunity for treatment and reduce the death rate from cervical cancer hospitals in the area. All of which will be a comprehensive service.
“This drive for cervical cancer screening Including the distribution of self-testing kits for cervical cancer. The pilot in the area of District 7 is an innovative service resulting from the cooperation of public health agencies in the area. and the cooperation of public and private service agencies To increase people’s access to essential services, while also breaking down the limitations of shyness in receiving screening at the service unit. This will be a model for the provision of other health services in the future, ”said Dr. Dusit.