Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Public Health Office – NHSO District 9 Nakhon Ratchasima-Bangkok Ratchasima Hospital Go ahead with proactive cervical cancer screening in factories on 16-20 Oct., covering a target group of 2,500 people. Aiming to expand the cervical cancer screening project by collecting specimens yourself to factories, organizations, communities, and even agencies. state If you are interested in coordinating, please come. Bangkok Hospital is ready to provide services.
Dr. Sawitri Wisanuyothin, Director of the National Health Security Office (NHSO), District 9, Nakhon Ratchasima Mentioning the project for screening cervical cancer by collecting specimens yourself (HPV Self Sampling), which the NHSO has collaborated with the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Public Health Office. (Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Public Health Office), Bangkok Ratchasima Hospital and CPF (Thailand) Public Company Limited piloted this project at the Nakhon Ratchasima processing plant. It was stated that in NHSO Area 9 there are approximately 180,000 target groups for cervical cancer screening. About 80,000 have already been screened, with approximately 90,000 remaining that have not yet been screened. which is proactively screened at this factory The implementation period is from 16-20 October 2023, covering a target group of 2,500 people.
Dr. Savitri further said: Reasons why cervical cancer screening still hasn’t met the target In addition to obstacles in the coverage of service units, It also depends on the women who are the target group who may be stuck with work. Do not have time to get tested, are not ready, or feel embarrassed about getting tested For this reason, there was a discussion with both the NHSO, the central government, and the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Public Health Office. and Bangkok Hospital To help fulfill the proactive screening of Non-UC groups or people who do not have national health insurance rights. (Golden Patent 30 baht) such as insured persons, etc., using the self-sampling method or Self-Sampling. It will initially be piloted at CPF’s factory, with a total target group of 2,500 people.
Dr. Savitri also said that if the pilot area is successful, Able to handle various obstacles smoothly, Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Public Health Office There will be an After Action Review. After completion, the operation will be expanded further. At the same time, we do not look at it as just being a factory, but as a community and other organizations that are interested. or even government agencies If coordination comes in Bangkok Hospital is ready to provide services as well.
Dr. Sawitri further said that thanks to CPF for understanding and giving importance to personnel care. Other companies are also interested in providing cervical cancer screening services for personnel. You can contact and coordinate with the NHSO hotline 1330 at any time.
Cervical cancer It is the most common cancer in women between 45 and 50 years of age. It is mostly found when it is at an advanced stage. causing high treatment costs It also affects livelihoods and occupations. Therefore, the government has set a policy in this matter to be part of the Quick Win 100 days that must be implemented in a comprehensive manner. Since the vaccination to prevent cervical cancer Screening to find patients quickly and receive treatment at an early stage, which can cure 80-90% of cases, while collecting samples yourself It will be another option for the target group of women to receive the examination conveniently in terms of time for collecting the specimen and reducing embarrassment even more.
2023-10-17 05:33:54
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