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As part of a programme run by the Ministry of Health
Four million Bulgarians will get free home tests for two types of cancer
The tests will be available from October
Friday 23 May 2025 11:52
Friday, 23 May 2025, 11:52
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The Ministry of Health is preparing a programme of home testing for colon and cervical cancer. According to BNR reporter Elena Beykova, the tests will be free and distributed by general practitioners and regional health inspectorates. The campaign is expected to start in October.
The cervical cancer tests are intended for women aged 25 to 65, while the colon cancer tests are intended for men and women aged 45 to 75.
Chief State Health Inspector Angel Kunchev explained that the screening is aimed at over 4 million people, regardless of whether they have health insurance.
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