Cervical cancer nearly eliminated in Slovenia thanks to screening programme
Ljubljana, 14 November - Slovenia's longest-running population-based cancer screening programme, Zora, has helped prevent and detect cervical cancer in thousands of women since it was launched two decades ago. The country may soon root out the disease altogether, Ljubljana Oncology Institute representatives told the press on Tuesday.
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The Ljubljana Oncology Institute holds press conference as the cervical cancer screening programme Zora celebrates 20th anniversary.
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The Ljubljana Oncology Institute holds press conference as the cervical cancer screening programme Zora celebrates 20th anniversary.
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Medical director of the Ljubljana Oncology Institute Irena Oblak at a press conference as the cervical cancer screening programme Zora celebrates 20th anniversary.
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Head of the cervical cancer screening programme Zora at a press conference as the programme celebrates 20th anniversary.
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Director General of the Public Health Directorate Vesna Marinko at a press conference as the cervical cancer screening programme Zora celebrates 20th anniversary.
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