NZ found literally billions of tax dollars for weapons systems, property investors, and tobacco companies. But $3,000 for a colonoscopy to prevent colon cancer? Sorry, there's no money. "You're on your own."Malcolm Mulholland of Patient Voice Aotearoa takes us through the ins and outs of public bowel cancer screening in NZ. It's shittier than you might think.

NZ found literally billions of tax dollars for weapons systems, property investors, and tobacco companies. But $3,000 for a colonoscopy to prevent colon cancer? Sorry, there's no money. "You're on your own." Malcolm Mulholland of Patient Voice Aotearoa takes us through the ins and outs of public bowel cancer screening in NZ. It's shittier than you might think.

NZ found literally billions of tax dollars for weapons systems, property investors, and tobacco companies. But $3,000 for a colonoscopy to prevent colon cancer? Sorry, there's no money. "You're on your own."Malcolm&nbsp;Mulholland of Patient Voice Aotearoa takes us through the ins and outs of public bowel cancer screening in NZ. It's shittier than you might think.

"When cancer screening fails"

Frontline Kiwi workers are struggling to pay for food and rent, while politicians are giving away billions to the very rich. Public services are being cut back, privatised, and sold off. This is not how you build a stronger, healthier, or safer society. It’s time to stop the vandalism and rebuild NZ. 

Join Dr Gary Payinda and guests on The Frontline.

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Frontline Kiwi workers are struggling to pay for food and rent, while politicians are giving away billions to the very rich. Public services are being cut back, privatised, and sold off. This is not how you build a stronger, healthier, or safer society. It’s time to stop the vandalism and rebuild NZ. Join Dr Gary Payinda and guests on The Frontline.

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