# Bev Lawton

In this episode we speak with Professor Bev Lawton CNZM, 2025 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year and founder/director of Te Tātai Hauora o Hine – the National Centre for Women’s Health Research based at Victoria University in Wellington, New Zealand. A prominent and highly recognised women's health…

Cervical cancer is preventable through vaccination and screening. Since the introduction of a national cervical screening programme, incidence of cervical cancer has decreased by 50% in New Zealand. However, more than 85% of cervical cancer cases occur in women who are not regularly screened, and M…

The World Health Organisation has set an ambitious goal to eliminate cervical cancer. New Zealand health experts are optimistic we can do it, but suggest there are challenges to achieving that aim. Sign up to the Our Changing World monthly newsletter for episode backstories, science analysis and mo…