Promotional graphic for the EUROGIN International Multidisciplinary HPV Congress, taking place 18-21 March 2026 at the Austria Center Vienna in Vienna, Austria. The background shows a cityscape of Vienna with historic buildings and a church tower. In the top left, a circular inset photo shows a woman sitting outdoors wearing a red top and patterned scarf, smiling at the camera.

This week we're at #EUROGIN2026.

Prof @russelln.bsky.social presented about our project to invite over 100,000 women between the ages of 60 and 69 to attend for a once-off #CervicalCheck HPV screening test.

Read more about the project: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation...

#ChooseScreening

A factsheet showing 7 facts about cervical cancer and HPV with the HSE logo and the website hse.ie/cervical-cancer

A woman stands beside a projected presentation slide about human papillomavirus (HPV) during a health education session. The slide, branded with HSE and CervicalCheck logos. The presenter points toward the slide, which also includes an illustration of the cervix and HPV cells.

Group of participants seated around a meeting table in a bright classroom, listening during a health education session. The participants are seated facing the presenter, who is off camera.

Today, our #CervicalCheck Screening Training Unit are in Athlone facilitating a novice workshop for new sample takers as part of our cervical screening education programme, and raising awareness about HPV on #HPVawarenessDay.

#ChooseScreening

🔗 www.cervicalcheck.ie/health-profe...

Word cloud graphic about HPV and cervical screening. The largest word is “HPV” in orange at the centre. Surrounding words include “cervical screening,” “elimination,” “vaccine,” “awareness,” “prevention,” “vaccination,” “test,” “negative,” “informed,” “regular,” “sample,” “virus,” “cells,” “treatment,” and “choice.” HSE and National Screening Service logos appear at the bottom.

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Tell everyone:

- Get the HPV vaccine when you’re eligible.
- Go for HPV cervical screening every time you’re invited.

Together, we can eliminate cervical cancer.

#HPVawarenessDay #HPVvaccine #CervicalCheck #ChooseScreening

A factsheet showing 7 facts about HPV and cervical screening with the HSE logo and the website hse.ie/cervicalcheck

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If you’ve had the HPV vaccine, you should still to for cervical screening when invited.

#CervicalCheck is for women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 65 and it’s free.

Cervical screening is a test for HPV first.

Find out why this matters: 🔗 www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation...

Trauma-informed care in cervical screening - Medical Independent Catherine Reilly explores how CervicalCheck is improving screening access for under-served populations, including women affected by trauma...

Dr Rachael Comer, Education and Training Manager with #CervicalCheck spoke to Catherine Reilly @medindonews.bsky.social about our work to improve access to cervical screening for women who may not attend, including women affected by trauma.

Full article 👇
www.medicalindependent.ie/in-the-news/...

Five people seated on stage in a panel discussion setting against a black background. They are sitting in chairs and wearing conference badges. One woman is speaking and gesturing with her hands, while the others listen attentively. The scene is from the 2026 National Health Summit which took place in Croke Park, Dublin on 5 February 2026. Prof Noirin Russell is pictured second from left.

Great to take part in #HealthSummit26 today, with strong discussions on prevention, digital health and AI.

Prof @russelln.bsky.social, Clinical Director with #CervicalCheck took part in a panel discussion about levers for delivering a system shift towards prevention.

#ChooseScreening

Building a modern information system for CervicalCheck and supporting Ireland’s journey towards cervical cancer elimination We are starting work on a new Information Management System (IMS) for CervicalCheck.

We’re building a modern Information Management System for #CervicalCheck - creating stronger foundations for quality, data and digital services and supporting Ireland's journey towards cervical cancer elimination.

Read more 📖 tinyurl.com/Building-IMS...

#TogetherTowardsElimination

East Cork clinic part of the 'bigger picture' in bringing cervical cancer care to vulnerable groups January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month around the world, with a renewed focus on this preventable disease. Ireland is 'on target' to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040, the HSE said

Equity in action: How a clinic in East Cork is breaking down barriers and supporting migrant women to take part in cervical screening.

#CervicalCheck #ChooseScreening
#CervicalCancerPrevention

Read the full story in today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social 👇

www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...

Working Life: “Women aged 50 and over have the lowest uptake of cervical screening nationally” Rachael Comer, education and training manager, screening training unit, HSE CervicalCheck

In today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social Dr Rachael Comer, Education & Training Manager with #CervicalCheck talks about her passion for women's health and how her role "brought together everything I value - women’s health, prevention, and professional education."

www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he...

News update from the National Screening Service – November 2025 The latest news update from the HSE National Screening Service – November 2025

Catch up with our latest news:

⭐️ New #BowelScreen endoscopy service at Cork University Hospital
⭐️ Ireland marks first World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day
⭐️ #CervicalCheck Screening Training Unit wins 2025 Irish Healthcare Award

...and more ➡️ tinyurl.com/nss-news-nov...

#ChooseScreening

News update from the National Screening Service - July 2025 The latest news update from the National Screening Service – July 2025

Catch up with all our latest news:

⭐️ #CervicalCheck Programme report 2022-2023 published
⭐️ #BreastCheck supports Ukrainian women to access breast screening
⭐️ Research under way on HPV self-sampling in cervical screening

and more… ➡️ tinyurl.com/nss-news-jul...

#ChooseScreening

Ireland’s strategy for cervical cancer elimination: A national commitment to prevention, equity, and empowerment - Medical Independent Ireland is aiming to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040 through a national strategy combining HPV vaccination, high-quality...

Ireland has an ambitious plan to eliminate cervical cancer, built on prevention, equity and empowerment.

Read how we're moving #TogetherTowardsElimination:
www.medicalindependent.ie/clinical-new...

#ChooseScreening #CervicalCheck #CervicalCancerElimination

Cervical screening research shows higher rates of disease in women aged 63 to 69 screened for the first time We’ve completed an analysis of data relating to women aged 63 to 69 who attended for HPV cervical screening with CervicalCheck as part of an equity-driven project.

🚨 Women aged 63 to 69 screened for the first time were more likely to have HPV and high-grade abnormal cells.

Our #CervicalCheck research highlights why cervical screening at any age matters.

🔗 tinyurl.com/52nkxzhw

#ChooseScreening

CervicalCheck programme report 2022-2023 shows increasing coverage as more women choose screening We’ve published our CervicalCheck programme report 2022-2023.

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Read the full CervicalCheck Programme Report 2022–2023 here:

🔗 tinyurl.com/cc-report-20...

#ChooseScreening #CervicalCheck #PublicHealth #CervicalCancer #TogetherTowardsElimination #CervicalCancerElimination

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📣 Prof @russelln.bsky.social, #CervicalCheck Clinical Director:
“Cervical screening is a vital tool in preventing cervical cancer. Early detection saves lives. We’ll keep working to help more women choose screening — and help make cervical cancer rare in Ireland.”

#ChooseScreening

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📈 Programme coverage (screening in the last 5 years) is at 75% — well above the EU average of 55%.

✅ Highest among women aged 25 - 29
⬇️ Lowest among women aged 60 - 65
🌍 Varies by county: from 66% to 82%

#ChooseScreening #CervicalCheck

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Women with abnormalities are referred to colposcopy.

🧾 57,082 colposcopy clinic appointments were provided
👩‍🔬26,415 cervical biopsies were performed
📉0.8% (162 women) were diagnosed with cervical cancer - an expected outcome from colposcopy

#ChooseScreening #CervicalCheck

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Among women who tested HPV positive:
🔹 49% had no abnormal cells
🔹 44% had low-grade abnormalities
🔹 8% had high-grade abnormalities

Early detection is key to preventing cervical cancer.

#ChooseScreening #CervicalCheck

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📊 269,550 women attended for cervical screening between April 2022 and March 2023.

✅ 89% tested negative for HPV
🔬 11% tested positive
🗓️ Those with HPV and no abnormal cells are recalled in 12 months

#ChooseScreening #CervicalCheck

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We’ve published our #CervicalCheck Programme Report 2022–2023.

The data shows more women are choosing screening.

Ireland has the 3rd highest coverage in the EU.

Here's what we found 👇

#ChooseScreening

Working Life: Many Roma women had never had a cervical screening test before Gina Miyagawa, Roma health co-ordinator, Cork Kerry Community Healthcare

Gina Miyagawa is a Roma health coordinator with Cork Kerry Community Healthcare. Gina talks about her recent health promotion work on cervical screening with Roma women and how important it is to #choosescreening when invited.

#CervicalCheck

www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he...

Happy #Pride to the #LGBTQ+ community, our staff and allies.

We're proud to work with all communities all year round to make our screening services accessible and inclusive to everyone.

🌐 www.screeningservice.ie

#BowelScreen #BreastCheck #CervicalCheck #DiabeticRetinaScreen

Images show Micheál Rourke standing on the right of the picture beside his winning poster presentation.

We're delighted to have won best poster at the #BSCCP2025 conference.

Pictured is lead author Micheál Rourke, #CervicalCheck data analyst, with the winning poster - An analysis of screening results of first screened CervicalCheck attendees aged 63-69 and regular screened attendees aged 60-65.

An exciting opportunity to join our #CervicalCheck team where you will get to work with a dynamic team to provide a quality-assured cervical screening programme for the eligible population of Ireland.

Get all the information you need and apply now: tinyurl.com/deputy-PM-CC

#ChooseScreening

This week we're taking part in meetings with the Expert Working Group of the European Commission Initiative on #CervicalCancer.

Prof @russelln.bsky.social has joined the international team to share learnings and expertise from #CervicalCheck.

More info: europa.eu/!RTw88g

#ChooseScreening

We were delighted to deliver a keynote address at today's HPV Congress in Poland which focused on prevention and early detection of HPV-related diseases

Prof Noirin Russell @russelln.bsky.social presented about the #CervicalCheck programme and colposcopy practice in Ireland.

#ChooseScreening

National Screening Service presents at world’s first conference addressing cancer care for people with intellectual disabilities We were delighted to present at the world's first conference to focus specifically on enhancing cancer care for people with intellectual disabilities.

We were delighted to take part in the recent #BreakingBarriers2025 conference and present about our work to support people with intellectual disabilities to take part in #screening.

Read more: tinyurl.com/rxrzw825

#ChooseScreening #EquityinScreening
#BowelScreen #BreastCheck #CervicalCheck

CervicalCheck supports trauma-informed cervical screening at Limerick Female Prison A new nurse-led initiative is enabling more women to access cervical screening in Limerick Female Prison.

A nurse-led initiative at Limerick Female Prison is enabling more women to access cervical screening.

Edel Muldowney, the prison’s Nurse Manager, led the development of the initiative, which is supported by #CervicalCheck.

Full story: tinyurl.com/cc-screening...

#ChooseScreening

Driving improvement in our CervicalCheck programme: new revision of quality assurance standards in laboratories published We’ve published a new revision of our standards for quality assurance in laboratories providing HPV testing, cytology and histopathology services to CervicalCheck.

Our focus on continuous improvement ensures that we deliver high-quality, efficient, and safe services.

Today we've published a new revision of our standards for quality assurance in laboratories providing services to #CervicalCheck.

Read more: tinyurl.com/cc-qa-labs-r...

#ChooseScreening

News update from the National Screening Service – March 2025 The latest news update from the National Screening Service – March 2025

Catch up with our latest news, including:

🔶 our 2024 end of year report
🔶 #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth
🔶 5 years of HPV cervical screening in Ireland
🔶 an updated charter for #CervicalCheck
and more...

📖 tinyurl.com/nss-news-mar...

#ChooseScreening