The health system is failing Asian New Zealanders

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17 Sep 2024

Vishal Rishi

At the Beehive last month, The Asian Network Inc (Tani) launched it’s most comprehensive report yet, Asian Health in Aotearoa.

The findings, drawing on 20 years of New Zealand Health Survey data, are stark.

Obesity has doubled in over 20 years, and physical activity and nutrition indicators are poor compared to European and “other” communities, setting up a pipeline of cardiovascular and non-communicable diseases to follow.

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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.