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Waikato Medical School Construction Begins to Boost Regional Healthcare and Training
2 weeks ago | 105 viewsConstruction has begun on the Waikato Graduate School of Medicine, supported by over $230 million in funding, to train more doctors and improve primary care access in regional New Zealand. The new graduate-entry program, starting in 2028, aims to create a diverse medical workforce with a focus on rural and regional clinical placements, enhancing healthcare in underserved communities. This initiative complements the Government’s broader investment in the primary care workforce and supports regional development by providing local medical education and strengthening healthcare infrastructure.
Tags: Simeon Brown Shane Reti University of Waikato Waikato medical school New Zealand Graduate School of Medicine primary care rural health medical education Government funding healthcare workforceTe Kūiti Hospital Celebrates 100 Years: Rural Healthcare Milestone
1 month ago | 172 viewsTe Kūiti Hospital celebrates its 100-year anniversary, highlighting the crucial role of rural hospitals in providing local healthcare, as emphasized by Health Minister Simeon Brown and Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey. The hospital serves over 14,000 people, offering emergency care, specialist clinics, and allied health support, reducing the need for locals to travel long distances for healthcare. The government is investing in rural healthcare improvements, including $164 million to enhance urgent and after-hours care, with Te Kūiti Hospital being a prototype site for innovative trials shaping rural health services nationwide.
Tags: Te Kūiti Hospital Health Minister Simeon Brown Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey rural hospitals healthcare rural communities New Zealanders rural health services medical school rural New ZealandersUniversity of Waikato to Establish New Medical School with Focus on Primary Care and Rural Health
5 months ago | 865 viewsThe University of Waikato will establish a new medical school with a focus on primary care and rural health, receiving significant funding from the Government and the University. The school will offer a graduate-entry program to attract diverse students and strengthen the medical workforce. This initiative is part of the Government's investment in health system and workforce, adding 120 doctor training places annually from 2028 and contributing to regional development and education in the Waikato.
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