Busy schedules, financial pressures, and misconceptions about risks contribute to alarming statistics; thousands of women neglect critical health screenings each year. With the clarion call, “Her health matters,” Murray Hewlett, CEO of Affinity Health, underscores the vital nature of regular check-ups. Here are five essential health checks every woman should schedule:Pap Smear and HPV Testing: Cervical cancer, one of the most preventable cancers, continues to claim lives in South Africa. If HPV testing is unavailable, a Pap smear and HPV co-testing every five years or a Pap smear alone every three years are also viable options. If HPV testing is unavailable, a Pap smear and HPV co-testing every five years or a Pap smear alone every three years are also viable options.