US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funding for cancer screening programmes:
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Some $16 million is being provided by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the 1996 national breast and cervical cancer early detection programme. Available from September 30th, 1996, funding will be provided to eligible states and American Indian Tribes for screening women who are unable to afford the services. A minimum of 60% of the award must be used for screening, appropriate referral and follow-up.