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Ao Mai te Rā | The Anti-Racism Kaupapa

31 Dec 2023

Manatū Hauora | Ministry of Health.

The Ministry of Health has outlined a commitment to addressing racism and discrimination in all forms, this is reflected as an outcome in:

Whakamaua: Māori Health Action Plan 2020–2025
Ola Manuia: Pacific Health and Wellbeing Plan 2020–2025
The New Zealand Cancer Action Plan 2019–2029
Kia Manawanui Aotearoa – Long Term Pathway to Mental Wellbeing.

Eliminating all forms of racism is critical to achieving health equity and the vision of pae ora – healthy futures for all New Zealanders and consistent with upholding our obligations to Māori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Read more

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Key issues

HEALTH SERVICES AND SYSTEMS

Covering developments in the provision, funding and organisation of health care services.

EQUITY

Exploring the impacts of the health system on minorities within the population, notably including Māori, Pacifica, Asians and LGBTQI.

DRUGS, DEVICE AND DIAGNOSTICS

Covering prescription medicines and medical devices.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Focusing on efforts to promote health and prevent disease through social and economic interventions.

DIGITAL HEALTH

Exploring the potential digital transformation to provide a more connected and accessible health system.

TE TIRITI

Monitoring how the health reforms and the performance of the health sector uphold Te Tiriti obligations.