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The introduction of a bowel cancer screening programme was confirmed by Treasury Minister Anne Craine in Tuesday's budget.
Despite the financial squeeze, the Department of Health is to provide Island-wide screening.
It means more than 8,000 people aged between 60 and 69 will be monitored every two years.
Local charity Bowel Cancer Isle of Man has been campaigning for a programme since 2009.
Its chairman Heather Norman says the move could have a significant effect on survival rates:
Man treated for non-life threatening injuries following Ramsey incident
Two arrests made following reports of man being assaulted near Tesco
Two suspects in custody following Ramsey incident
Police say Tesco and car park will remain closed while investigation continues
Consultation open on plans to formally recognise the heritage of Douglas Head
Move would 'formally recognise the area’s unique heritage, architectural character and natural environment'
Police dealing with 'serious incident' in Ramsey
Bowring Road Tesco store closed following incident in the car park
Drop-in session to support Isle of Man charities
Meeting to provide information on planned updates to Island’s Countering the Financing of Terrorism framework
