Equity
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Exploring the impacts of the health system on minorities within the population, notably including Māori, Pacifica, Asians and LGBTQI; and how interventions, policy and the health system overall can contribute to such groups attaining an equitable health status.
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Media coverage
Navigating Pacific mental health with cultural understanding
Mental health in Pasifika communities is an urgent but often stigmatised topic, clouded by feelings of taboo, shame, and confusion.
Ōtara practice confirmed as target of Te Whatu Ora clawbacks
South Seas Healthcare has confirmed it is the practice under threat of closure due to massive clawbacks sought by Te Whatu Ora.
Te Whatu Ora’s decision to axe free Covid tests raises concerns for struggling households
A South Taranaki iwi says Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora’s decision to axe free rapid antigen tests (RATs) will have a negative impact on the community.
Commentary
Expectations set for improved medicines access
Associate Health Minister David Seymour says he has set clear expectations for Pharmac around delivering the medicines and medical technology that Kiwis need.
Government Policy Statement on Health 2024–2027
The Government Policy Statement on Health 2024-27 is the public statement of what Government expects the health system to deliver and achieve, and how success will be measured, monitored, and reported.
A te Tiriti-based approach to developing a national survey on human rights
The framework for the baseline survey on human rights was developed in alignment with the four articles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Academic Literature
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Legislation and Parliament
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Reports and Government Documents
Ao Mai te Rā | The Anti-Racism Kaupapa
The Ministry of Health has outlined a commitment to addressing racism and discrimination in all forms, this is reflected as an outcome
Rongoā workstream
On 30 November 2022, Hon Peeni Henare Associate Minister of Health (Māori) announced a new rongoā workstream alongside the Therapeutic Products Bill.
Supporting Tāngata Whaikaha Māori and Disabled People – Cost Pressures
We want to ensure funding is available to cover the increased costs and additional demand for disability support services in New Zealand.
Key issues
HEALTH SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
EQUITY
DRUGS, DEVICE AND DIAGNOSTICS
PUBLIC HEALTH
DIGITAL HEALTH
TE TIRITI