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Te Pūrongo mō te Hauora me te Tū Motuhake 2023 | Health and Independence Report 2023

28 Aug 2024

Manatū Hauora | Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora has published the 2023 Health and Independence Report.

The report, produced annually, provides an overview of the state of public health and wellbeing in New Zealand for the 2023 calendar year. It collates information from a wide range of sources and subject matter experts and provides a consolidated view of the health system.

There are four main sections in the report: People of Aotearoa New Zealand, Health measures, Causes of health loss and Determinants of health and wellbeing.

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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.