At-home HPV tests are still not widely available in Canada.

U.S. health officials recently recommended broader access to at-home HPV self-testing, while Canada currently has limited availability with British Columbia running a provincial self-screening program and other provinces conducting pilots.

U.S. health authorities have moved to expand access to at-home self-testing for human papillomavirus (HPV). These recommendations aim to make self-collected tests an option alongside clinician-administered screening. In Canada, self-collection is available in only a few places, with British Columbia operating a provincial program and other provinces at pilot or limited stages. Key facts: - The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration issued recommendations to broaden access to at-home HPV self-testing. - British Columbia began a provincial self-screening program in January 2024; other provinces have run pilot projects and Ontario offers self-testing that is not covered by provincial insurance. - The U.S. guidance specifies self-testing for people aged 30 to 65 at average risk and notes most private insurers will be required to cover the tests starting Jan. 1, 2027. Summary: The U.S. recommendation is intended to increase convenient access to HPV screening and includes a timeline for insurer coverage. In Canada, availability of at-home self-testing remains limited and largely dependent on provincial programs and pilot results.