From small steps to big impact: what we learnt from the National Bowel Screening Programme

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Implementation of bowel screening improves cancer diagnosis in Aotearoa, suggesting a need for equitable participation.

The national bowel screening programme faced 26 years of challenges before implementation in Aotearoa New Zealand.
A pilot study confirmed that bowel screening could be safe and affordable, yet equity for Māori and Pacific peoples remains elusive.
The programme initially relied on two IT systems, highlighting the need for better technological integration.
Input from global experts helped maintain focus and progress, leading to improved safety and early cancer diagnosis.

Parry et al. (2025) studied this question.

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