Articles tagged with Health Targets
New Zealand Health Progress: Faster Cancer Care, Immunisations & Shorter Waits
1 week ago | 112 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 | 157 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 KiwisHealth New Zealand's Strategic Plan for Improved Health Outcomes 2024-2027
4 months ago | 1829 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.