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Free Cervical Screenings for All Women | Auckland News
Starting March 2027, all women aged 25 to 69 in New Zealand will get free cervical screenings — a major step toward eradicating cervical cancer by 2040. Labour’s health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall applauds the move, calling it a long-overdue win and urging the government to adopt more of their healthcare policies, like free GP visits and prescriptions. Meanwhile, Minister for Women Nicola Grigg insists this is her government’s achievement, not a copy of Labour’s past efforts, and highlights that over 786,000 more women will now benefit from early detection, which is key to preventing cervical…
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