Slovenia rapidly reducing risk of cervical cancer

Ljubljana, 21 January - Slovenia is one of the most effective EU countries in fighting cervical cancer, mostly due to its successful ZORA screening programme. Moreover, prevention efficiency has been boosted by a steady increase in the human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination rate among girls.

Ljubljana Doctors speak about the importance of vaccination against the human papilloma virus (HPV) to fight cervical cancer. Photo: Nik Jevšnik/STA

Ljubljana
Doctors speak about the importance of vaccination against the human papilloma virus (HPV) to fight cervical cancer.
Photo: Nik Jevšnik/STA

Ljubljana Doctors speak about the importance of vaccination against the human papilloma virus (HPV) to fight cervical cancer. Photo: Nik Jevšnik/STA

Ljubljana
Doctors speak about the importance of vaccination against the human papilloma virus (HPV) to fight cervical cancer.
Photo: Nik Jevšnik/STA

Ljubljana Doctors speak about the importance of vaccination against the human papilloma virus (HPV) to fight cervical cancer. Photo: Nik Jevšnik/STA

Ljubljana
Doctors speak about the importance of vaccination against the human papilloma virus (HPV) to fight cervical cancer.
Photo: Nik Jevšnik/STA

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