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Labour Pledges Free Maternity Scans and Boosts Sonographer Training

17 Jun 2026 6:26 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Labour Party

Labour plans to make maternity scans free for all pregnant women, integrating them into the Medicard. This initiative aims to ease financial burdens and improve early health detection, supported by new sonographer training.

Politics and Government Health General Politics Medical Science Economy Employment and Labor Social Issues Election Labour Party Maternity Scans Healthcare Medicard Chris Hipkins Dr Ayesha Verrall New Zealand Labour Party