# Pap smear and HPV test in Meru: book with a care navigator

_In Meru, start with My Wellness Health's cervical cancer risk assessment (KES 300). You learn what is due, and a care navigator books it at a facility..._

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Author: My Wellness Health, Editorial team · Reviewed by: the My Wellness Health clinical team on 7 Oct 2026

Last updated: 7 Oct 2026 · Published by My Wellness Health — Preventive Healthcare & Care Navigation

> In Meru, start with My Wellness Health's cervical cancer risk assessment (KES 300). You learn what is due, and a care navigator books it at a facility in Meru County. An HPV test every 5 years is preferred; VIA or a Pap smear every 3 years where HPV testing is not available; every year for women living with HIV.

**SHA tariff for an HPV test:** KES 3,600
_At facilities that offer it._

**Pap smear and HPV test in Meru at a glance**

| Who it is for | What you get | Price | Next step |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Women 25 to 65, in and around Meru | The cervical cancer risk assessment, your due date, and booking at a facility in Meru County | KES 300 for the assessment; test paid at the facility | Request a callback |

## Pap smear and HPV test in Meru: common questions

**Q: Can I book pap smear and HPV test in Meru?**

A: Yes. Take the cervical cancer risk assessment online, and a care navigator calls you back within 2 hours to book pap smear and HPV test at a suitable facility in or near Meru.

**Q: Who should be screened, and how often?**

A: An HPV test every 5 years is preferred; VIA or a Pap smear every 3 years where HPV testing is not available; every year for women living with HIV.

**Q: How do you choose the facility in Meru County?**

A: From Kenya's national register of health facilities, by the service you need, distance, budget and whether it works with SHA.

**Q: Where is cancer treated near Meru?**

A: Meru has a regional cancer centre.

**Q: What does it cost?**

A: The SHA benefit tariffs list an HPV test at KES 3,600, and screening is often free during county campaigns. The cervical cancer risk assessment costs KES 300. Assessment fees do not include tests or consultations at the facility, which you pay there by cash, card, mobile money or insurance.

This page is health information to help you understand risks and next steps. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a consultation with a qualified clinician. My Wellness Health is not a diagnostic service: we help you understand your risk and connect you with the right screening and care. In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital or call 999 or 112. If you are thinking of harming yourself, call Befrienders Kenya on +254 722 178 177 or the Kenya Red Cross toll-free line 1199.

## Sources

- [My Wellness Health](https://www.mywellnesshealth.co.ke/)
- [Social Health Authority, Benefit tariffs](https://sha.go.ke/benefit-tariffs/)
- [The Star, Kenya's national and regional cancer centres (2022)](https://www.the-star.co.ke/health/2022-06-24-cancer-care-remains-one-of-uhurus-biggest-achievements)

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