Manitoba Lowers Age for Breast Cancer Screening to 40

The phased rollout aims to ensure healthcare capacity, with full implementation expected by the end of 2025.

Manitoba government to lower the age for self-referred mammograms from 50 to 40.
Initial phase will lower the age to 45 by the end of next year, with further reduction to 40 planned.
Currently, women under 50 need a doctor's referral for mammograms.
Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara emphasizes a methodical rollout to ensure healthcare system readiness.
The province's cancer agency is hiring more mammography technologists to meet increased demand, targeting over 80,000 appointments annually.