Articles tagged with Health Target
New Zealand Health Progress: Faster Cancer Care, Immunisations & Shorter Waits
3 days ago | 67 viewsNew Zealand has seen year-on-year improvements in healthcare access, including faster cancer treatment, higher childhood immunisation rates, and shorter waits for surgeries and specialist assessments, despite a busy winter and union strikes. The government’s investments, such as a $604 million boost to Pharmac and the Elective Boost program, have contributed to these gains by delivering new medicines and additional procedures. Health Minister Simeon Brown emphasizes ongoing efforts to ensure timely, quality care for all Kiwis, supported by increased funding and frontline staff.
Tags: Simeon Brown Pharmac New Zealand healthcare workers cancer treatment childhood immunisations elective surgery emergency departments Elective Boost health targetsTop Up Campaign Empowers Over 3 Million Kiwis to Boost Mental Wellbeing
3 weeks ago | 130 viewsThe nationwide Top Up campaign, launched in August to promote the Five Ways to Wellbeing, has reached over 3.2 million New Zealanders and attracted 115,000 website visitors in four months, exceeding expectations. The campaign encourages simple, evidence-based daily actions to boost mental health and aims to shift the focus from crisis to prevention, supported by government funding for community initiatives. Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey highlights the strong public engagement as a positive step toward reducing stigma and fostering proactive mental wellbeing across all communities.
Tags: Matt Doocey Top Up campaign Mental Health Minister New Zealand Mental Health Foundation VML Five Ways to Wellbeing Mental Health Targets Community Grants Scheme KiwisSignificant Reduction in Gynaecology Wait Times for Women in Counties Manukau
2 months ago | 266 viewsWomen in Counties Manukau are now receiving specialist gynaecology care much sooner, with long waits for a first specialist assessment significantly reduced over the past year, according to Health Minister Simeon Brown. The number of women waiting over four months for their first gynaecology appointment dropped from over 305 to just 30, marking a 90.2 percent reduction. Counties Manukau clinicians and healthcare teams have played a crucial role in reducing waitlists through strategies like running extra weekend clinics and maximizing available clinic sessions, resulting in a 35.6 percent reduction in the total gynaecology waitlist.
Tags: Simeon Brown Women Counties Manukau Gynaecology care Health Minister Waitlist reduction Clinicians Healthcare teams Timely care Health target.Improving Healthcare Access and Wait Times in Central NZ: Quarterly Progress Update
2 months ago | 293 viewsHealth Minister Simeon Brown highlights improved healthcare performance in the Central region, emphasizing patient-centered care and access to timely treatment. Quarterly results show progress towards 2030 targets, with notable improvements in cancer treatment, childhood immunizations, and shorter emergency department stays. Despite achievements, efforts continue to reduce waitlists for elective procedures and specialist assessments, aiming to provide faster care and better outcomes for patients.
Tags: Wellington Manawatū Hawke’s Bay Wairarapa Simeon Brown healthcare patients treatment health target Central regionHealth New Zealand's Strategic Plan for Improved Health Outcomes 2024-2027
4 months ago | 1778 viewsHealth New Zealand presented the New Zealand Health Plan to Parliament, as required by the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022. The plan outlines how Health New Zealand will address the Government's health priorities from 2024 to 2027, focusing on improving health outcomes and access to care. It includes targets for faster cancer treatment, improved mental health services, reducing wait times, and enhancing the health workforce, with a clear emphasis on accountability and transparency for tracking progress.
Tags: Health New Zealand New Zealand Health Plan Parliament Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022 Simeon Brown Government Policy Statement on Health 2024–2027 health targets mental health and addiction targets Elective Boost programme primary care.Orthopaedic Surgery Waitlists Decline in Midland Region, Patients Getting Faster Care
4 months ago | 773 viewsHealth Minister Simeon Brown reports a 15% decrease in the orthopaedic surgery waitlist in the Midland region since November 2023, with the number of people waiting dropping from 3,125 to 2,668 between November 2023 and March 2025. The reduction in wait times has led to improved quality of life for patients, with fewer individuals waiting longer than four months. The government is investing in workforce expansion and surgical capacity to ensure 95% of patients receive treatment within four months by 2030, though there is acknowledgment that more progress is needed to further reduce wait times for orthopaedic patients in Midland.
Tags: orthopaedic surgery waitlist Simeon Brown hip knee issues treatment patients elective procedures health target progressEnhancing GP Funding and Access for Kiwis: Government's New Health Initiatives
4 months ago | 1518 viewsThe Government, led by Health Minister Simeon Brown, is enhancing access to healthcare for New Zealanders by focusing on improved funding for rural practices, faster GP access, and bolstering the GP workforce through training and retention initiatives. Changes to GP funding will better reflect patient needs by updating the capitation model to include factors like multimorbidity and socioeconomic deprivation, effective from July 1, 2026. A new national health target aims to ensure over 80% of people can see a primary care provider within one week, aligning with efforts to improve access to mental health services, while targeted investments in GP training seek to attract and retain more doctors, especially in rural and high-needs areas.
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