Hwasun-gun Implements 'Hepatitis and Helicobacter pylori Testing'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Young-gyun] Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Gu Chung-gon) announced on the 13th that from the 13th to the 21st, as part of a free cancer screening project for low-income vulnerable groups, hepatitis (types B and C) and Helicobacter pylori tests will be conducted at eup/myeon health centers and welfare centers.

The county will conduct detailed hepatitis tests and cause investigations related to stomach cancer occurrence through a business agreement with the Population Health and Welfare Association.

Follow-up management for those with suspicious findings and post-management for final diagnosed patients will also be continuously promoted.

National six major cancer free screening targets (medical aid recipients, bottom 50% of health insurance subscribers) will receive screenings at eight hospitals/clinics within the jurisdiction.

If diagnosed with cancer through the screening, support such as medical expenses for cancer patients at the health center will also be provided.

The health center is actively promoting cancer prevention projects by guiding the national cancer screening project while visiting 13 eups/myeons and the Agricultural Technology Center for 900 participants of the ‘New Year Farmer Practical Education’ that started on the 7th and will continue until the 18th of next month.

A health center official said, “Cancer is a chronic disease that we prevent and overcome together, and we hope residents actively participate in cancer prevention projects,” adding, “We will do our best to prevent various diseases so that residents can lead healthy lives.”

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