Question:
The reporter is writing a story about content on the NHS Fife website stating “…. anyone with a cervix” can get smear testing while prostate cancer information refers only men.
A comment is sought from NHS Fife.
Response:
A spokesperson for NHS Fife said: “Like all Health Boards, NHS Fife shares national campaign materials aimed at promoting screening and early intervention to help improve health outcomes for patients.
“The content of the news story on cervical screening referenced from NHS Fife’s website is lifted directly from the national campaign materials provided ahead of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, which took place from 19-25 January 2026.
“As always, our focus remains on promoting health and wellbeing, and providing the highest possible standard of care for people in Fife.”
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