About Us

The National Cervical Screening Program is part of the National Cancer Control Program 2022–2026, coordinated by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Moldova.

The goal of the program is to reduce the incidence and mortality from cervical cancer, through early detection of precancerous lesions and ensuring equitable access to free screening, diagnostic and treatment services. By implementing this program, the Republic of Moldova is strengthening its cervical cancer prevention and control system, in accordance with the recommendations of the World Health Organization.

To ensure the unified functioning of the program, the Ministry of Health established the Cervical Screening Implementation Coordination Unit (UCSC – Cervical Screening Coordination Unit).

It operates within the Institute of Mother and Child and is methodologically subordinate to the Ministry of Health.

UCSC has the role of transposing the regulatory framework into medical practice, through technical, methodological and informational coordination at the national level.

The main duties of the UCSC:

  • applies standard operating procedures in the medical institutions involved;
  • coordinates data flows between primary health care, laboratories, colposcopy and histopathology;
  • ensures confidentiality and security of medical information;
  • organizes and supports training sessions for medical personnel;
  • develops and submits proposals for improving the cervical screening program;
  • monitors performance indicators and prepares periodic reports for the Ministry of Health and CNAM.

This coordinated activity allows for a uniform application of medical services and a continuous evaluation of results at the national level.

Pentru a realiza obiectivele programului, mai multe instituții colaborează în cadrul unui mecanism integrat:

  • Ministerul Sănătății – stabilește politica națională și supraveghează implementarea programului;
  • UCSC – coordonează metodologic și tehnic activitățile de screening;
  • Asistența medicală primară (AMP) – identifică și invită femeile eligibile, efectuează recoltarea probelor;
  • Laboratoarele citologice – procesează probele și aplică controlul intern și extern al calității;
  • Serviciile de colposcopie și histopatologie – asigură diagnosticarea și tratamentul cazurilor suspecte;
  • Institutul Oncologic – asigură controlul extern al calității și monitorizarea cazurilor confirmate;
  • CNAM – finanțează serviciile medicale și gestionează Registrul Național de Screening, precum și indicatorii de performanță;
  • Agenția Națională pentru Sănătate Publică (ANSP) – coordonează activitățile de vaccinare anti-HPV

Această structură integrată garantează funcționarea coerentă a întregului lanț – de la testare până la tratament și raportare.

In order for the activity of all institutions involved to be efficient and transparent, the National Cervical Screening Registry operates, part of the Primary Health Care Automated Information System (PHA).

The Registry is a centralized electronic tool that:

  • Allows monitoring of the medical history of each woman tested;
  • Allows the collection and integration of data from all participating institutions – primary health care, laboratories, colposcopy and histopathology;
  • Facilitates the continuous evaluation of the performance and impact of public policies;
  • Guarantees the confidentiality and protection of medical data.

By integrating into the PHC SIA, the Registry facilitates the exchange of data between the levels of the system health and contributes to the digitalization of processes, real-time monitoring and evidence-based decision-making, thus increasing the quality and efficiency of medical services provided to women.

The success of the program depends on close collaboration between national institutions and international partners.

UCSC carries out its activity in partnership with:

  • Ministry of Health, CNAM, ANSP, Oncology Institute, USMF “Nicolae Testemițanu”;
  • UNFPA Moldova, Swiss Cooperation Office (SDC), World Health Organization (WHO) and RoAid.

Partners contribute to the modernization of infrastructure, staff training and the development of public communication on women’s health.

Thanks to joint efforts, the program has made significant progress:

  • expanding the network of colposcopy centers at the district level;
  • digital development of the National Screening Registry;
  • periodic training for medical personnel;
  • information campaigns to increase screening participation.

In the coming years, UCSC will focus its activity on increasing the coverage of the target population, strengthening quality control and permanent alignment with the standards and recommendations of the World Health Organization.

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