Bev Lawton
Bev Lawton is a distinguished New Zealand general practitioner and women's health advocate, renowned for her pivotal role in transforming women's healthcare in the country. As a co-founder of the Wellington Menopause Clinic and director of Te Tātai Hauora o Hine, Lawton has been instrumental in addressing inequalities in healthcare, particularly for Māori and Pacific women. She played a significant role in the rollout of the HPV vaccine and the introduction of HPV self-testing as a primary method for cervical screening, making New Zealand the first high-income country to adopt this approach. Lawton's commitment to evidence-based change and her advocacy for eliminating cervical cancer have earned her recognition as a finalist for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year award.
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Professor Bev Lawton ONZM was named the 2025 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year for her pioneering contributions to women’s health.
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New Zealand:
Bev Lawton is recognized as a pioneering force in women’s health and has been named New Zealander of the Year.
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