Health Minister hopes some of the 209 women affected by the Cervical Check scandal have since recovered. 

Simon Harris was speaking after yesterday's cabinet meeting, where a range of measures were announced to help the women affected.

They include free medical cards for all women affected or their next of kin, counselling services and covering the cost of any medicines prescribed by their doctor. 

Minister Harris said he couldn't yet provide a breakdown of the condition of all of the women.
 

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