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
New data on violence against LGBTQ+ people makes ‘grim reading’ – and undermines NZ’s inclusive reputation
New Zealand is ranked the tenth most inclusive society by international legal standards, with a reputation for being forward-thinking and progressive – especially when it comes to the rights of sexually and gender-diverse individuals.
Lake Alice: Government to address historic redress inequities
The Government is set to make redress payments to a group of Lake Alice survivors after "inequities" in a 2001 settlement were identified.
The challenge of delivering rural dental care
Recently, the offer of free dental treatment in the Whanganui/Ruapehu region attracted hundreds of people - and highlighted how difficult it is for people living in rural or remote communities to access care.
Commentary
MEMORANDUM-DIRECTIONS OF JUDGE D STONE CONCERNING NEXT STEPS IN THE TE AKA WHAI ORA PRIORITY INQUIRY
This memorandum-directions confirms next steps regarding the priority inquiry into the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora (the Maaori Health Authority).
Ngā tauira o te hauora Māori | Māori health models
Māori health models are based on a holistic view of wellness.
Academic Literature
Seen and unseen work: the intensity of service provision for individuals with type 2 diabetes in a high-needs population
Funding and sustainability of primary healthcare are urgent priorities to address if the recent health reforms are to achieve equitable health outcomes for all New Zealanders.
The real racist tools were in media not health
There’s been a deluge of coverage about inequities in the health system and whether a new tool to help fix them is fair.
Health service utilisation by quota, family-sponsored and convention refugees in their first five years in New Zealand
There should be systematic and equal support across all NZ regions to help refugees (regardless of visa type) navigate the NZ health system.
Legislation and Parliament
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Reports and Government Documents
Strategic Intentions 2024–2028 Ko ngā Takune-ā-Rautaki 2024–2028
The document sets out the Ministry’s own strategic focus, functions and priorities aligned and contributing to, but distinct from those of the Government.
Urgent Debate — Dunedin Hospital—Government Announcement
Hansard Report of the Dunedin Hospital Urgent Debate
Key issues
HEALTH SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
EQUITY
DRUGS, DEVICE AND DIAGNOSTICS
PUBLIC HEALTH
DIGITAL HEALTH
TE TIRITI