The Hon Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care
The Morrison Government is investing $353.9 million over the next four years as part of the 2021-22 Budget to support women’s health, including funding for cervical and breast cancer, endometriosis and reproductive health.
This significant investment builds on our Government’s commitment to implementing the five priority areas of the National Women’s Health Strategy 2020-2030 and improving long term health outcomes for women and girls.
Key investment measures include:
$100.4 million for improvements to cervical and breast cancer screening programs which will help detect these life-threatening cancers earlier, improving survival rates.
Kiwi mum s heartbreak after surrogate terminates her pregnancy: I went into shock
(Photo / NZ Herald) Sat, 8 May 2021, 9:14AM
When Jane and her husband John heard the news that their surrogate was pregnant last September, they were overjoyed. For Jane, who had a troubled first pregnancy carrying their daughter Jenny , it meant another chance at motherhood.
As the couple stocked up on nappies and formula, and pulled out Jenny s old baby clothes in anticipation, their only real worry were whether the infant would feel like theirs. But last November, while nine weeks pregnant with the couple s biological baby, their surrogate underwent a termination without their knowledge.