Te Whatu Ora has released a Quality Improvement Review of Breast Screening Aotearoa, which sets out the pathway to improve breast screening services across Aotearoa New Zealand. In particular, the review has identified ways Breast Screening Aotearoa can improve participation rates and experiences for wāhine Māori and Pacific women. Read more in this Te Whatu Ora media release.
This week the Pinnacle Incorporated Executive Committee has written to Dr Ashley Bloomfield, Director-General of Health and Labour MPs across the Midland region asking them to reconsider lowering the screening age for Māori and Pacific people.
Read moreIn Waikato Māori and Pacific peoples from 50-74 years are now eligible for the NBSP.
Read moreThe B4 School Check (B4SC) is a universal, comprehensive check for all four-year-old’s that includes height and weight, vision and hearing, immunisations, oral health, and behavioral and developmental components.
View detailsNational Cervical Screening Programme screening updates.