62652 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

62652 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What progress, if any, has been made in the quarter April to June 2024 to ‘Actively monitor evidence for new targeted screening programmes for priority populations’ under Outcome 4: New Zealanders have better cancer survival, supportive care and end-of-life care, as part of the New Zealand Cancer Action Plan 2019 – 2029?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised that the National Screening Advisory Committee (NSAC) is responsible for monitoring and reviewing evidence for any potential new screening interventions. I am further advised that the NSAC assessment of evidence for universal or targeted potential new screening programmes is ongoing.