28365 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 18 Jun 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	28365 (2025)
Question asked:	03 Jun 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	15 Jun 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_28365_2025
Document guid:	5bf77f24-fbdb-4860-80a8-27215fa683d7

28365 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: As at 1 June 2025, what steps, if any, has the Ministry of Health taken to improve prompt detection of ovarian cancer, particularly among Māori and Pasifika women?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that the Cancer Control Agency has previously contracted the Best Practice Advocacy Centre to develop guidance for general practice on gynaecological cancers, including ovarian cancer.