Marking the first World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, the HSE report says a DIY home test has been designed for women who are too embarrassed or busy to make the trip to their GP.
Women may soon be able to self-administer a smear test at home.
It comes as a new report forecasts Ireland is on track to eliminate cervical cancer within 15 years.
Marking the first World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, the HSE report says a DIY home test has been designed for women who are too embarrassed or busy to make the trip to their GP.
While cervical screening is not a test for cancer, it can help prevent the disease by detecting cell changes before they become dangerous.
Self-sampling has already been introduced in other countries.
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