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2.

Dr. IP: Sir, the reason just given for not introducing a screening

programme for all women at

risk

was

that

the pick up rate was too low. How does this pick up rate compare with the other government routine

screening tests that are already being carried out? Secondly, high enough to make what pick up rate does Government consider/screening

programmes worthwhile; and lastly, are there any other screening

tests in this world for cancer with a higher pick up rate than

this and for which immediate treatment can offer 100 per cent cure?

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SECRETARY FOR HEALTH. AND WELFARE: Sir, I am afraid I do not have

the answer to these rather technical professional questions.

I want to consult my medical advisers and will reply to Dr. IP

in writing. (See Annex II)

Dr. IP:

Sir,

who are at risk in developing

cervical carcinoma ? Does Government intend to educate this

at-risk group and can

any of the clinics

smear ?

women in this group walk in

mentioned and obtain a routine Pap

SECRETARY FOR HEALTH AND WELFARE: Sir, I am told that the

high risk groups are women who have multiple sexual partners,

those who suffer from or have a history of sexually transmitted

diseases and women who have had early sexual experience.

if

I am

sure that any women in these categories who ask for tests to be

conducted, they will be conducted.

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