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Labour’s bold new plan to make all maternity scans free for every expecting mother aims to slash financial barriers and save lives — adding to existing free doctor visits under Medicard. With scans costing up to $90, this move ensures no pregnant woman skips vital scans due to cost. The policy covers medically necessary scans, including high-risk pregnancies, and is funded by Labour’s capital gains tax, costing $28.6 million annually. Complementing this, Labour will fund 24 new paid trainee sonographer roles in Health New Zealand — $3 million a year — to build capacity and meet rising demand. It’s part of a wider vision to transform healthcare around prevention and family support, tackling rising costs head-on during one of life’s most critical moments.

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