Târgu Jiu County Hospital offers free HPV testing to women between 18 and 65 years old, from November 11 to December 28

Târgu Jiu County Emergency Hospital is offering free testing for the human papillomavirus (HPV) between November 11 and December 28, 2026. The campaign is aimed at women from Gorj County aged between 18 and 65 who have no signs or symptoms of cervical cancer.

Testing will be carried out at the Gynecology Office in the Integrated Outpatient Clinic, by prior appointment at 0741.151.346. On the day of sample collection, patients must present an identity document. Both insured and uninsured women are eligible, including those whose Pap smear results show abnormalities.

To participate, women must not have undergone a total hysterectomy and must not have a confirmed diagnosis of cervical cancer. During the 48 hours before sample collection, patients must avoid sexual intercourse, intravaginal treatments, and vaginal douching.

Screening test results will be provided in January 2027. A positive HPV result does not mean that the patient has cancer; it indicates an infection with high-risk strains that may contribute to the development of precancerous lesions. Medical evidence shows that early detection can largely prevent cervical cancer.