New Zealand makes cervical cancer screenings free for all women aged 25 to 69. Until now, 55% of eligible women paid NZ$35 to over NZ$100 a visit, a cost that hit younger women hardest. The free screenings start March 2027; the move backs New Zealand’s goal of eliminating cervical cancer by 2040. Inside Government https://insidegovernment.co.nz/free-cervical-screening-for-women-aged-25-to-69/
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