Since 2016, over 15,000 women have undergone the PAP test, and according to the results obtained, some have been referred for additional tests or treatment as needed. In 2023, 94 women (4.2%) out of 2,246 who underwent the PAP test tested positive for abnormal epithelial cells and were subsequently referred for further tests and treatment.
All this had been possible thanks to the commitment and support of Primary Health Care in Prishtina, Prizren, Peja and Mitrovica municipalities, National Institute for Public Health, the Institute of Pathology, and the Ministry of Health.
UNFPA Kosovo remains actively engaged in marking Cervical Cancer Prevention Week through a series of impactful initiatives. The culmination of our activities was marked by two insightful roundtable discussions held at both the municipal and central levels.
We were honored to have distinguished partners, including esteemed figures such as the Minister of Health, the Director of the Municipal Health Directorate, Parliamentarians, representatives from the Institute for Public Health, and various experts, participate in these discussions. Their presence not only added depth to the panel but also underscored the critical importance of our collaborative endeavors in combating cervical cancer.
Furthermore, sincere appreciation was expressed for the support and contributions from UNFPA and Action for Mothers and Children.
