Cervical Screening Programme

Department of Health 1 Cervical Cancer Cervical Screening Programme 4 Cervical Cancer Screening Regular Screening Early Detection 10 Cervical Screening Programme Timely Treatment 15 Some Healthcare Providers Prevention of Cervical Cancer or Organisations that Provide Cervical Cancer Screening Service

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1 Cervical Cancer Cervical Screening Programme 4 Cervical Cancer Screening Regular Screening Early Detection 10 Cervical Screening Programme Timely Treatment 15 Some Healthcare Providers Prevention of Cervical Cancer or Organisations that Provide Cervical Cancer Screening Service

ifc Risk factors for the progression from HPV infection Cervical Cancer to cervical cancer include: multiple sexual partners or sexual partner Cervical cancer is one of the common cancers 1 with multiple sexual partners among females in Hong Kong. Almost all cervical sexual intercourse at earlier age cancers are caused by persistent infection with 2 one of the cancer-causing (or high-risk) human 3 co-infection with sexually-transmitted papillomavirus (HPV) types. HPV infection is usually diseases found in persons who have ever been sexually 4 smoking active. Most people with HPV infection do not have any symptoms and will clear the infection on their 5 weakened immunity, e.g. infected with own. Some females with persistent high-risk HPV Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in the cervix will develop pre-cancerous 6 long term use of oral contraceptive pills cell changes. While the majority of these changes for more than 5 years (the risk returns to will regress to normal, some may progress to cancer normal after 10 years of stopping use) over years. increasing parity (number of babies born) 7 or younger age at first pregnancy The following figure illustrates the natural course of the development of normal cervical cells to cervical Despite the above risk factors, regular cervical cancer: cancer screening and timely treatment of the Infection progression invasion detected pre-cancerous changes can prevent Normal High-risk Pre- cervical cancer. Cervical cervical HPV cancerous cell cancer cells infection changes However, the most commonly neglected risk factor is failure to get a regular cervical cancer screen. clearance regression 1 Risk factors for the progression from HPV infection Cervical Cancer to cervical cancer include: multiple sexual partners or sexual partner Cervical cancer is one of the common cancers 1 with multiple sexual partners among females in Hong Kong. Almost all cervical sexual intercourse at earlier age cancers are caused by persistent infection with 2 one of the cancer-causing (or high-risk) human 3 co-infection with sexually-transmitted papillomavirus (HPV) types. HPV infection is usually diseases found in persons who have ever been sexually 4 smoking active. Most people with HPV infection do not have any symptoms and will clear the infection on their 5 weakened immunity, e.g. infected with own. Some females with persistent high-risk HPV Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in the cervix will develop pre-cancerous 6 long term use of oral contraceptive pills cell changes. While the majority of these changes for more than 5 years (the risk returns to will regress to normal, some may progress to cancer normal after 10 years of stopping use) over years. increasing parity (number of babies born) 7 or younger age at first pregnancy The following figure illustrates the natural course of the development of normal cervical cells to cervical Despite the above risk factors, regular cervical cancer: cancer screening and timely treatment of the detected pre-cancerous changes can prevent cervical cancer. Cervical cancer However, the most commonly neglected risk factor is failure to get a regular cervical cancer screen. 2 Prevention of cervical cancer Cervical Cancer Screening Regular cervical cancer screening is proven to be an effective way of preventing cervical cancer. What is cervical smear? Cervical cancer can also be prevented by reducing Cervical smear (also named Pap smear) is a the HPV infection and the progression from persistent HPV infection to cervical cancer. Here simple and quick screening test that only takes a are some preventive measures: few minutes. The doctor or nurse will put a special instrument called a speculum into the vagina and • Practise safer sex (e.g. use condoms and wipe some cells from the cervix with a spatula or a avoid having multiple sexual partners) to brush. The cells will then be sent to the laboratory reduce the chance of HPV infection and for examination. to protect against sexually transmitted diseases • Get HPV vaccination HPV before initiation of sexual activity • Do not smoke

Diagram showing how a cervical smear is taken 3 Prevention of cervical cancer Cervical Cancer Screening Regular cervical cancer screening is proven to be an effective way of preventing cervical cancer. What is cervical smear? Cervical cancer can also be prevented by reducing Cervical smear (also named Pap smear) is a the HPV infection and the progression from persistent HPV infection to cervical cancer. Here simple and quick screening test that only takes a are some preventive measures: few minutes. The doctor or nurse will put a special instrument called a speculum into the vagina and • Practise safer sex (e.g. use condoms and wipe some cells from the cervix with a spatula or a avoid having multiple sexual partners) to brush. The cells will then be sent to the laboratory reduce the chance of HPV infection and for examination. to protect against sexually Cervix Spatula transmitted diseases Get HPV vaccination HPV • Uterus before initiation of sexual activity • Do not smoke

Speculum Vagina

Diagram showing how a cervical smear is taken 4 Who needs cervical cancer screening? n Women aged 21 to 24 years who ever had sex and risk factors for cervical cancer (e.g. having n Cervical cancer screening is for healthy women multiple sexual partners, smoking, weakened who have no symptom. immunity) should consult their doctors for the n In general, women aged 25 to 64 years who need for cervical cancer screening. ever had sex, irrespective of marital status, are n Women who have received HPV vaccination still recommended to receive regular cervical cancer need regular cervical cancer screening because screening. HPV vaccination does not protect against the n Screening may be discontinued in women aged HPV types not included in the vaccine, nor 65 years or above if three previous consecutive against existing HPV infections. smears within 10 years are normal. n Women who have never had sex do not need n Women aged 65 years or above who ever cervical cancer screening. had sex and have never had cervical cancer n Women who have hysterectomy with removal screening should be screened, even if they no of cervix for benign diseases and without prior longer have periods, haven’t had sex for many history of cervical changes can discontinue years or had sterilisation. screening.

If in doubt, please consult the doctor.

5 Who needs cervical cancer screening? n Women aged 21 to 24 years who ever had sex and risk factors for cervical cancer (e.g. having n Cervical cancer screening is for healthy women multiple sexual partners, smoking, weakened who have no symptom. immunity) should consult their doctors for the n In general, women aged 25 to 64 years who need for cervical cancer screening. ever had sex, irrespective of marital status, are n Women who have received HPV vaccination still recommended to receive regular cervical cancer need regular cervical cancer screening because screening. HPV vaccination does not protect against the n Screening may be discontinued in women aged HPV types not included in the vaccine, nor 65 years or above if three previous consecutive against existing HPV infections. smears within 10 years are normal. n Women who have never had sex do not need n Women aged 65 years or above who ever cervical cancer screening. had sex and have never had cervical cancer n Women who have hysterectomy with removal screening should be screened, even if they no of cervix for benign diseases and without prior longer have periods, haven’t had sex for many history of cervical changes can discontinue years or had sterilisation. screening.

If in doubt, please consult the doctor.

6 When should I have cervical cancer screening? What do the cervical smear results mean? n All women who ever had sex should have regular n Around 90% of the cervical smear results cervical cancer screening by smear starting from are“negative”(normal), meaning that no the age of 25. abnormal cell is found on your cervix. But you still need regular screening. n If your first cervical smear result is normal, you should have the second smear 1 year later. n A “positive” or “abnormal” result usually means there are some changes in the cells of your n If your second smear result is also normal, you cervix. It does not necessarily mean that you should repeat smears every 3 years. already have cancer. Most of these changes n If you have any symptom (such as abnormal are due to HPV infection. A small number of vaginal bleeding), you should see a doctor women may have pre-cancerous cells which promptly, even if your last smear result was call for treatment to prevent them from turning normal. cancerous. Your doctor will advise you on the necessary follow-up and investigations.

Please note that cervical smear is a screening test. If the result shows cell changes, further examination (e.g. colposcopy) will be required to identify the extent and severity of abnormal cells and help guide subsequent management.

7 When should I have cervical cancer screening? What do the cervical smear results mean? n All women who ever had sex should have regular n Around 90% of the cervical smear results cervical cancer screening by smear starting from are“negative”(normal), meaning that no the age of 25. abnormal cell is found on your cervix. But you still need regular screening. n If your first cervical smear result is normal, you should have the second smear 1 year later. n A “positive” or “abnormal” result usually means there are some changes in the cells of your n If your second smear result is also normal, you cervix. It does not necessarily mean that you should repeat smears every 3 years. already have cancer. Most of these changes n If you have any symptom (such as abnormal are due to HPV infection. A small number of vaginal bleeding), you should see a doctor women may have pre-cancerous cells which promptly, even if your last smear result was call for treatment to prevent them from turning normal. cancerous. Your doctor will advise you on the necessary follow-up and investigations.

8 Limitations of cervical smear Cervical Screening Programme Although screening by regular cervical smears is an The Cervical Screening Programme (CSP) is a effective way to prevent cervical cancer, no test is territory-wide screening programme launched perfect. by the Department of Health on 8 March 2004 n A “false negative” result means a cervical smear in collaboration with the healthcare sector to test is reported as negative (normal) in the encourage women to have regular cervical cancer presence of abnormal lesion in the cervix. It screening. Its objective is to increase the coverage may be due to sampling, transfer or laboratory of cervical cancer screening so as to reduce the problem. Therefore, even if your previous smear incidence and mortality rate of cervical cancer in result is normal, you still need to have regular Hong Kong. smears to detect and treat early pre-cancerous cell changes. n A “false positive” result means a cervical smear test is incorrectly reported as abnormal when no abnormality can be found in subsequent investigations.

Although the smear test is not 100% accurate, it is still an accessible, affordable and effective means to reduce cervical cancer risk. 9 Limitations of cervical smear Cervical Screening Programme Although screening by regular cervical smears is an The Cervical Screening Programme (CSP) is a effective way to prevent cervical cancer, no test is territory-wide screening programme launched perfect. by the Department of Health on 8 March 2004 n A “false negative” result means a cervical smear in collaboration with the healthcare sector to test is reported as negative (normal) in the encourage women to have regular cervical cancer presence of abnormal lesion in the cervix. It screening. Its objective is to increase the coverage may be due to sampling, transfer or laboratory of cervical cancer screening so as to reduce the problem. Therefore, even if your previous smear incidence and mortality rate of cervical cancer in result is normal, you still need to have regular Hong Kong. smears to detect and treat early pre-cancerous cell changes. n A “false positive” result means a cervical smear test is incorrectly reported as abnormal when no abnormality can be found in subsequent investigations.

Although the smear test is not 100% accurate, it is still an accessible, affordable and effective means to reduce cervical cancer risk. 10 Cervical Screening Information System Methods of registration CSP has established the “Cervical Screening 1 Registration through healthcare providers Information System” (CSIS) for storing data who have registered with the CSP. related to the CSP, including participants’ personal Direct registration information, smear results and next recommended 2 a. Online application test date. Complete the online Once you have registered with the CSP, you can registration form at the login to the CSIS to view your cervical smear record CSIS website (www.csis.gov.hk) and and will receive a reminder when the next smear is then send a photocopy of the Hong due. Kong Identity Card to CSP Office by Moreover, you can authorise your healthcare post. provider to view your past smear records in order to b. Postal application provide continuous care. Download a registration form on the CSP website (www.cervicalscreening.gov.hk). The Department of Health strictly complies with the Send the completed form with a Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance in handling and photocopy of the Hong Kong Identity keeping personal data confidential. Card to the CSP Office by post.

11 Cervical Screening Information System Methods of registration CSP has established the “Cervical Screening 1 Registration through healthcare providers Information System” (CSIS) for storing data who have registered with the CSP. related to the CSP, including participants’ personal Direct registration information, smear results and next recommended 2 a. Online application test date. Complete the online Once you have registered with the CSP, you can registration form at the login to the CSIS to view your cervical smear record CSIS website (www.csis.gov.hk) and and will receive a reminder when the next smear is then send a photocopy of the Hong due. Kong Identity Card to CSP Office by Moreover, you can authorise your healthcare post. provider to view your past smear records in order to b. Postal application provide continuous care. Download a registration form on the CSP website (www.cervicalscreening.gov.hk). The Department of Health strictly complies with the Send the completed form with a Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance in handling and photocopy of the Hong Kong Identity keeping personal data confidential. Card to the CSP Office by post.

12 Registrants to note 4 Recipients of Comprehensive Social 1 After successful registration and opening Security Assistance (CSSA), holders of of a personal account, a personal waivers of medical charges under the authorisation code will be created for you medical fee waiving mechanism of public to authorise your healthcare provider to hospitals and clinics, or Level 0 Voucher access your smear record in the CSIS. under the Pilot Scheme on Residential 2 If you have registered the Care Service Voucher for the Elderly CSP through healthcare are waived from payment for cervical providers, your smear screening services at the public sector (e.g. results would be sent directly Maternal and Child Health Centres of the to the CSP Office. If you have registered the Department of Health). CSP by yourself, you need to send a copy of your smear report to the CSP Office by post or email for updating your record in the CSIS. 3 As individual healthcare providers who provide cervical cancer screening service may have different appointment procedures and service charges, please contact them directly to enquire about service arrangements.

13 Registrants to note 4 Recipients of Comprehensive Social 1 After successful registration and opening Security Assistance (CSSA), holders of of a personal account, a personal waivers of medical charges under the authorisation code will be created for you medical fee waiving mechanism of public to authorise your healthcare provider to hospitals and clinics, or Level 0 Voucher access your smear record in the CSIS. under the Pilot Scheme on Residential 2 If you have registered the Care Service Voucher for the Elderly CSP through healthcare are waived from payment for cervical providers, your smear screening services at the public sector (e.g. results would be sent directly Maternal and Child Health Centres of the to the CSP Office. If you have registered the Department of Health). CSP by yourself, you need to send a copy of your smear report to the CSP Office by post or email for updating your record in the CSIS. 3 As individual healthcare providers who provide cervical cancer screening service may have different appointment procedures and service charges, please contact them directly to enquire about service arrangements.

14 Hong Kong Some Healthcare Providers Maternal and Address or Organisations that Child Health Centre Provide Cervical Cancer Anne Black Maternal 2/F, Anne Black Health Centre, & Child Health Centre 140 Tsat Tsz Mui Road, Screening Service North Point Ap Lei Chau Maternal 2/F, Ap Lei Chau Clinic, Please visit the CSP website & Child Health Centre 161 Ap Lei Chau Main Street, www.cervicalscreening.gov.hk Ap Lei Chau Chai Wan Maternal Level 2, Government Office, & Child Health Centre Block 6, New Jade Garden, Family Doctors or Gynaecologists 233 Chai Wan Road, Chai Wan Sai Wan Ho Maternal 2/F, Sai Wan Ho Health Centre, Maternal and Child Health Centres of & Child Health Centre 28 Tai Hong Street, Sai Wan Ho Department of Health Sai Ying Pun Maternal 4/F, Sai Ying Pun Jockey Club & Child Health Centre Polyclinic, 134 Queen’s Road (Provide cervical cancer screening for women aged 25 to West, Sai Ying Pun 64 years) Tang Chi Ngong 4/F, Tang Chi Ngong Specialist Appointment Hotline: 3166 6631 Maternal & Child Clinic, 284 Queen’s Road East, Enquiry Hotline: 2112 9900 Health Centre Wan Chai Website: www.fhs.gov.hk

15 Hong Kong Some Healthcare Providers Maternal and Address or Organisations that Child Health Centre Provide Cervical Cancer Anne Black Maternal 2/F, Anne Black Health Centre, & Child Health Centre 140 Tsat Tsz Mui Road, Screening Service North Point Ap Lei Chau Maternal 2/F, Ap Lei Chau Clinic, Please visit the CSP website & Child Health Centre 161 Ap Lei Chau Main Street, www.cervicalscreening.gov.hk Ap Lei Chau Chai Wan Maternal Level 2, Government Office, & Child Health Centre Block 6, New Jade Garden, Family Doctors or Gynaecologists 233 Chai Wan Road, Chai Wan Sai Wan Ho Maternal 2/F, Sai Wan Ho Health Centre, Maternal and Child Health Centres of & Child Health Centre 28 Tai Hong Street, Sai Wan Ho Department of Health Sai Ying Pun Maternal 4/F, Sai Ying Pun Jockey Club & Child Health Centre Polyclinic, 134 Queen’s Road (Provide cervical cancer screening for women aged 25 to West, Sai Ying Pun 64 years) Tang Chi Ngong 4/F, Tang Chi Ngong Specialist Appointment Hotline: 3166 6631 Maternal & Child Clinic, 284 Queen’s Road East, Enquiry Hotline: 2112 9900 Health Centre Wan Chai Website: www.fhs.gov.hk

16 Kowloon Maternal and New Territories East and Islands Address Child Health Centre Maternal and Address East Kowloon Maternal 1/F, East Kowloon Polyclinic, Child Health Centre & Child Health Centre 160 Hammer Hill Road, Fanling Maternal & 5/F, Fanling Health Centre, Diamond Hill Child Health Centre 2 Pik Fung Road, Fanling Kowloon City Maternal 4/F, Kowloon City Health Centre, Lek Yuen Maternal 2/F, Lek Yuen Health Centre, & Child Health Centre Kowloon City Government Offices, & Child Health Centre 9 Lek Yuen Street, Shatin 42 Bailey Street, Hung Hom Ma On Shan Maternal 1/F, Ma On Shan Health Centre, Kwun Tong Maternal LG/F, Kwun Tong Community & Child Health Centre 609 Sai Sha Road, Ma On Shan & Child Health Centre Health Centre Building, 60 Hip Wo Street, Kwun Tong Tseung Kwan O Po 1/F,Tseung Kwan O Po Ning Lam Tin Maternal 1/F, Lam Tin Polyclinic, Ning Road Maternal Road Health Centre, 28 Po Ning & Child Health Centre 99 Kai Tin Road, Lam Tin & Child Health Centre Road, Tseung Kwan O Robert Black Maternal 1/F, Robert Black Health Centre, Wong Siu Ching 1/F,Wong Siu Ching Clinic, & Child Health Centre 600 Prince Edward Road East, Maternal & Child 1 Po Wu Lane, Tai Po San Po Kong Health Centre Wang Tau Hom G/F, Wang Tau Hom Jockey Club Cheung Chau Maternal G/F, St. John Hospital, Maternal & Child Clinic, 200 Junction Road East, & Child Health Centre Cheung Chau Hospital Road, Health Centre Wang Tau Hom Cheung Chau West Kowloon Maternal 2/F, West Kowloon Health Centre, & Child Health Centre Cheung Sha Wan Government Tung Chung Maternal G/F,Tung Chung Health Centre, Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan & Child Health Centre 6 Fu Tung Street, Tung Chung, Road, Sham Shui Po Lantau Island Wu York Yu Maternal 1/F, Wu York Yu Health Centre, Mui Wo Maternal 1/F, Mui Wo Clinic, & Child Health Centre 55 Sheung Fung Street, & Child Health Centre 2 Ngan Kwong Wan Road, Wong Tai Sin Mui Wo, Lantau Island Yaumatei Maternal 1/F, 10 Yan Cheung Road, & Child Health Centre Yaumatei

17 Kowloon Maternal and New Territories East and Islands Address Child Health Centre Maternal and Address East Kowloon Maternal 1/F, East Kowloon Polyclinic, Child Health Centre & Child Health Centre 160 Hammer Hill Road, Fanling Maternal & 5/F, Fanling Health Centre, Diamond Hill Child Health Centre 2 Pik Fung Road, Fanling Kowloon City Maternal 4/F, Kowloon City Health Centre, Lek Yuen Maternal 2/F, Lek Yuen Health Centre, & Child Health Centre Kowloon City Government Offices, & Child Health Centre 9 Lek Yuen Street, Shatin 42 Bailey Street, Hung Hom Ma On Shan Maternal 1/F, Ma On Shan Health Centre, Kwun Tong Maternal LG/F, Kwun Tong Community & Child Health Centre 609 Sai Sha Road, Ma On Shan & Child Health Centre Health Centre Building, 60 Hip Wo Street, Kwun Tong Tseung Kwan O Po 1/F, Tseung Kwan O Po Ning Lam Tin Maternal 1/F, Lam Tin Polyclinic, Ning Road Maternal Road Health Centre, 28 Po Ning & Child Health Centre 99 Kai Tin Road, Lam Tin & Child Health Centre Road, Tseung Kwan O Robert Black Maternal 1/F, Robert Black Health Centre, Wong Siu Ching 1/F, Wong Siu Ching Clinic, & Child Health Centre 600 Prince Edward Road East, Maternal & Child 1 Po Wu Lane, Tai Po San Po Kong Health Centre Wang Tau Hom G/F,Wang Tau Hom Jockey Club Cheung Chau Maternal G/F, St. John Hospital, Maternal & Child Clinic, 200 Junction Road East, & Child Health Centre Cheung Chau Hospital Road, Health Centre Wang Tau Hom Cheung Chau West Kowloon Maternal 2/F,West Kowloon Health Centre, & Child Health Centre Cheung Sha Wan Government Tung Chung Maternal G/F, Tung Chung Health Centre, Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan & Child Health Centre 6 Fu Tung Street, Tung Chung, Road, Sham Shui Po Lantau Island Wu York Yu Maternal 1/F, Wu York Yu Health Centre, Mui Wo Maternal 1/F, Mui Wo Clinic, & Child Health Centre 55 Sheung Fung Street, & Child Health Centre 2 Ngan Kwong Wan Road, Wong Tai Sin Mui Wo, Lantau Island Yaumatei Maternal 1/F, 10 Yan Cheung Road, & Child Health Centre Yaumatei

18 New Territories West Woman Health Centres of Maternal and Address Department of Health Child Health Centre (Provide health assessment, counselling and health Madam Yung Fung 1/F, Madam Yung Fung Shee education for women at or below 64 years of age) Shee Maternal & Child Health Centre, 26 Sai Ching Website: www.fhs.gov.hk Health Centre Street, Yuen Long Woman Enquiry North Kwai Chung 1/F, North Kwai Chung Clinic, Address Maternal & Child 125 Tai Pak Tin Street, Health Centre Telephone Health Centre Kwai Chung Chai Wan 2/F, Chai Wan Health South Kwai Chung 1/F, South Kwai Chung Jockey Woman Health Centre, 1 Hong Man Street, 2897 9321 Maternal & Child Club Polyclinic, 310 Kwai Shing Centre Chai Wan, Hong Kong Health Centre Circuit, Kwai Chung Lam Tin 6/F, Lam Tin Polyclinic, Tin Shui Wai Maternal 1/F, Tin Shui Wai Health Centre, Woman Health 99 Kai Tin Road, Lam Tin, 2952 9829 & Child Health Centre 3 Tin Shui Road, Tin Shui Wai Centre Kowloon Tsing Yi Maternal 3/F, Cheung Hong Commercial Tuen Mun Yan Oi Polyclinic, & Child Health Centre Complex, Phase I, Cheung Hong Woman Health 4 Tuen Lee Street, 2451 5310 Estate, Tsing Yi Centre Tuen Mun, New Territories Tsuen Wan Maternal 9/F, Block C, Yan Chai Hospital, Information on barrier free facilities in Woman Health Centres & Child Health Centre 7-11 Yan Chai Street, Tsuen Wan and Maternal and Child Health Centres can be obtained Tuen Mun Wu Hong 2/F, Tuen Mun Wu Hong Clinic, from the website of Family Health Service at www.fhs.gov.hk, Maternal & Child 2 Wu Hong Street, Tuen Mun by fax through hotline 3166 6631, or by calling the centres. Health Centre Yan Oi Maternal 1/F, Yan Oi Polyclinic, & Child Health Centre 6 Tuen Lee Street, Tuen Mun

19 New Territories West Woman Health Centres of Maternal and Address Department of Health Child Health Centre (Provide health assessment, counselling and health Madam Yung Fung 1/F, Madam Yung Fung Shee education for women at or below 64 years of age) Shee Maternal & Child Health Centre, 26 Sai Ching Website: www.fhs.gov.hk Health Centre Street, Yuen Long Woman Enquiry North Kwai Chung 1/F, North Kwai Chung Clinic, Address Maternal & Child 125 Tai Pak Tin Street, Health Centre Telephone Health Centre Kwai Chung Chai Wan 2/F, Chai Wan Health South Kwai Chung 1/F, South Kwai Chung Jockey Woman Health Centre, 1 Hong Man Street, 2897 9321 Maternal & Child Club Polyclinic, 310 Kwai Shing Centre Chai Wan, Hong Kong Health Centre Circuit, Kwai Chung Lam Tin 6/F, Lam Tin Polyclinic, Tin Shui Wai Maternal 1/F, Tin Shui Wai Health Centre, Woman Health 99 Kai Tin Road, Lam Tin, 2952 9829 & Child Health Centre 3 Tin Shui Road, Tin Shui Wai Centre Kowloon Tsing Yi Maternal 3/F, Cheung Hong Commercial Tuen Mun Yan Oi Polyclinic, & Child Health Centre Complex, Phase I, Cheung Hong Woman Health 4 Tuen Lee Street, 2451 5310 Estate, Tsing Yi Centre Tuen Mun, New Territories Tsuen Wan Maternal 9/F, Block C, Yan Chai Hospital, Information on barrier free facilities in Woman Health Centres & Child Health Centre 7-11 Yan Chai Street, Tsuen Wan and Maternal and Child Health Centres can be obtained Tuen Mun Wu Hong 2/F, Tuen Mun Wu Hong Clinic, from the website of Family Health Service at www.fhs.gov.hk, Maternal & Child 2 Wu Hong Street, Tuen Mun by fax through hotline 3166 6631, or by calling the centres. Health Centre Yan Oi Maternal 1/F, Yan Oi Polyclinic, & Child Health Centre 6 Tuen Lee Street, Tuen Mun

20 The Family Planning Association Birth Control Service Enquiry of Hong Kong (For women Address Telephone with Website: www.famplan.org.hk Number contraception Women’s practices) Health Service Appointment Wan Chai G/F, Southorn Centre, (For women Address Telephone Clinic 130 Hennessy Road, with no Number Wan Chai, Hong Kong contraception practices) Ma Tau Chung 1/F, 105 Ma Tau Chung 2572 2222 Wan Chai 9/F, Southorn Centre, Clinic Road, Kowloon (Women who Sexual & 130 Hennessy Road, Wong Tai Sin G/F, 1-2 Lung On House, are practicing Reproductive Wan Chai, Hong Kong Clinic Lower Wong Tai Sin Estate II, contraception Health Centre Kowloon can go directly Ma Tau Chung 1/F, 105 Ma Tau Chung Tsuen Wan Room 1621-1622, 16/F, to Birth Clinic Road, Kowloon Clinic Nan Fung Centre, Control Clinics Wong Tai Sin G/F, 1-2 Lung On House, 264-298 Castle Peak Road, without prior Clinic Lower Wong Tai Sin Estate II, Tsuen Wan, New Territories appointments.) 2572 2222 Kowloon Yuen Long G/F, 149-153 On Ning Tsuen Wan Room 1621-1622, 16/F, Clinic Road, Yuen Long, Clinic Nan Fung Centre, New Territories 264-298 Castle Peak Road, Tsuen Wan, New Territories Yuen Long 1/F, 149-153 On Ning Clinic Road, Yuen Long, New Territories

21 The Family Planning Association Birth Control Service Enquiry of Hong Kong (For women Address Telephone with Website: www.famplan.org.hk Number contraception Women’s practices) Health Service Appointment Wan Chai G/F, Southorn Centre, (For women Address Telephone Clinic 130 Hennessy Road, with no Number Wan Chai, Hong Kong contraception practices) Ma Tau Chung 1/F, 105 Ma Tau Chung 2572 2222 Wan Chai 9/F, Southorn Centre, Clinic Road, Kowloon (Women who Sexual & 130 Hennessy Road, Wong Tai Sin G/F, 1-2 Lung On House, are practicing Reproductive Wan Chai, Hong Kong Clinic Lower Wong Tai Sin Estate II, contraception Health Centre Kowloon can go directly Ma Tau Chung 1/F, 105 Ma Tau Chung Tsuen Wan Room 1621-1622, 16/F, to Birth Clinic Road, Kowloon Clinic Nan Fung Centre, Control Clinics Wong Tai Sin G/F, 1-2 Lung On House, 264-298 Castle Peak Road, without prior Clinic Lower Wong Tai Sin Estate II, Tsuen Wan, New Territories appointments.) 2572 2222 Kowloon Yuen Long G/F, 149-153 On Ning Tsuen Wan Room 1621-1622, 16/F, Clinic Road, Yuen Long, Clinic Nan Fung Centre, New Territories 264-298 Castle Peak Road, Tsuen Wan, New Territories Yuen Long 1/F, 149-153 On Ning Clinic Road, Yuen Long, New Territories

22 Youth Health United Christian Nethersole Care Centre Appointment (For single Address Telephone Community Health Service women below Number Website: www.ucn.org.hk the age of 26) Community Telephone Wan Chai FPA Jockey Club Youth Zone, Address Youth Health 8/F, Southorn Centre, Health Centre Number 2575 4799 Care Centre 130 Hennessy Road, Jockey Club Unit 26-33, G/F, Wo Lok Kui On House, Wo Lok Wan Chai, Hong Kong 2344 3444 Mong Kok Room A, 13/F, Community Estate, Hip Wo Street, Youth Health Full Win Commercial Centre, 2770 4994 Health Centre Kwun Tong, Kowloon Care Centre 573 Nathan Road, Kowloon Bradbury Unit 203, Kwong Tin Kwong Tin Shopping Centre, Kwai Fong Unit 702-705, Level 7, 2340 3022 Youth Health Tower II, Metroplaza, Community Kwong Tin Estate, Lam Tin, 2443 2773 Care Centre 223 Hing Fong Road, Health Centre Kowloon Kwai Chung, New Territories UCN Jordan 13/F, Sino Cheer Plaza, 2770 8365 Health Centre No. 23 Jordan Road, Kowloon 2783 7628 Jockey Club Unit 103, 1/F,Tin Ching Tin Shui Wai Amenity and Community Community Building, Tin Ching Estate, 3156 9000 Health Centre Tin Shui Wai, New Territories (Next to Ching Yuet House) Kwong Fuk No. 19, G/F, Kwong Yan Community House, Kwong Fuk Estate, 2638 3846 Health Centre Tai Po, New Territories

23 Youth Health United Christian Nethersole Care Centre Appointment (For single Address Telephone Community Health Service women below Number Website: www.ucn.org.hk the age of 26) Community Telephone Wan Chai FPA Jockey Club Youth Zone, Address Youth Health 8/F, Southorn Centre, Health Centre Number 2575 4799 Care Centre 130 Hennessy Road, Jockey Club Unit 26-33, G/F, Wo Lok Kui On House, Wo Lok Wan Chai, Hong Kong 2344 3444 Mong Kok Room A, 13/F, Community Estate, Hip Wo Street, Youth Health Full Win Commercial Centre, 2770 4994 Health Centre Kwun Tong, Kowloon Care Centre 573 Nathan Road, Kowloon Bradbury Unit 203, Kwong Tin Kwong Tin Shopping Centre, Kwai Fong Unit 702-705, Level 7, 2340 3022 Youth Health Tower II, Metroplaza, Community Kwong Tin Estate, Lam Tin, 2443 2773 Care Centre 223 Hing Fong Road, Health Centre Kowloon Kwai Chung, New Territories UCN Jordan 13/F, Sino Cheer Plaza, 2770 8365 Health Centre No. 23 Jordan Road, Kowloon 2783 7628 Jockey Club Unit 103, 1/F, Tin Ching Tin Shui Wai Amenity and Community Community Building, Tin Ching Estate, 3156 9000 Health Centre Tin Shui Wai, New Territories (Next to Ching Yuet House) Kwong Fuk No. 19, G/F, Kwong Yan Community House, Kwong Fuk Estate, 2638 3846 Health Centre Tai Po, New Territories

24 Haven of Hope Christian Centre of Research and Service Clinics Promotion of Women’s Health Website: www.hohcs.org.hk The Chinese University of Hong Kong Address: Room 421-425, 4/F, Telephone Clinic Address Number Lek Yuen Health Centre, 9 Lek Yuen Street, Haven of Hope Shop No. 314, Shatin, New Territories Sau Mau Ping Sau Mau Ping Telephone: 2609 5100 (Enquiry) Clinic Shopping Centre, 2354 8333 Website: www.crpwh.cuhk.edu.hk Sau Mau Ping Estate, Kowloon Haven of Hope Shop W017A, G/F, S. K. Yee West Wing of TKO Gateway, Hau Tak Tseung Kwan O, 2706 6881 Clinic New Territories

25 Haven of Hope Christian Well Women Clinic, Service Clinics Kwong Wah Hospital Website: www.hohcs.org.hk Address: 4/F, TWGHs Tsui Tsin Tong Outpatient Building, Kwong Wah Hospital, Telephone Clinic Address 25 Waterloo Road, Kowloon Number Telephone: 2782 1773 (Enquiry & Appointment) Haven of Hope Shop No. 314, Fax: 3517 2516 (Appointment) Sau Mau Ping Sau Mau Ping Clinic Shopping Centre, 2354 8333 Sau Mau Ping Estate, Well Women Clinic, Kowloon Tung Wah Eastern Hospital Haven of Hope Shop W017A, G/F, Address: 2/F, TWGHs S. K. Yee West Wing of TKO Gateway, Lo Ka Chow Memorial Ophthalmic Centre, Hau Tak Tseung Kwan O, 2706 6881 Tung Wah Eastern Hospital, Clinic New Territories 19 Eastern Hospital Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Telephone: 2915 7555 (Enquiry & Appointment) Fax: 2915 7351 (Appointment)

Website of the Well Women Clinic of Kwong Wah Hospital and Tung Wah Eastern Hospital: www.tungwah.org.hk/en/medical/mh-introduction/screening/well-women-clinic

The above clinics/centres are listed for reference only. It is not meant to be exhaustive.

26 Cervical Screening Programme Office Department of Health Email: [email protected]

Cervical Screening Programme Website: www.cervicalscreening.gov.hk

24-hour Health Education Hotline: 2833 0111

The booklet is available for download at www.cervicalscreening.gov.hk/english/res/res_booklets.php Cervical For additional copies, please complete the request form downloadable from the above website. Screening Programme

Department of Health