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flag Cervical screening rates rose in New Zealand’s Otago and Southland, with Māori and Pacific women showing 10% gains, though disparities remain.

flag Cervical screening rates for women aged 25-69 in New Zealand’s Otago and Southland regions are rising, with Māori and Pacific women showing a 10% increase in uptake, according to September 2025 data. flag Screening rates now stand at 64% for Māori and 61% for Pacific women, though disparities persist, with about 13% of Pacific women never screened. flag Nationally, 74.5% of eligible women were screened by July 2025, up from 70% in 2024. flag Progress is attributed to collaborative efforts by WellSouth, the National Cervical Screening Programme, and community providers, including mobile clinics, marae-based events, self-testing—chosen by 81% of participants—and telehealth support. flag A new regional contract aims to strengthen outreach and equity, particularly for underserved populations, to reduce cervical cancer risk.

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