Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
Ministry of Health's interim structure announced
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Ministry of Health's interim structure announced
Thursday 9 June 2022, 03:53 PM

On 8 June 2022, Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield announced the Ministry of Health’s new interim structure.
The Ministry will have eight new directorates, each led by a Deputy Director-General. They are:
- Evidence Research and Innovation – yet to be appointed
- Strategy Policy and Legislation – Maree Roberts
- Māori Health – John Whaanga
- Regulatory Services – Clare Perry
- System Performance and Monitoring – Robyn Shearer (the title will be DDG System Performance & Monitoring and Deputy Chief Executive)
- Government and Executive Services – Sarah Turner
- Corporate Services – Celia Wellington
Dr Bloomfield confirmed he would have three other direct reports:
- Chief Nursing Officer – Lorraine Hetaraka
- Chief Medical Officer – Robyn Carey
- Chief Allied Health Professions Officer – Martin Chadwick
The new structure will take effect on 1 July 2022, which is also when the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act comes into effect, and new entities Health New Zealand and the Māori Health Authority are formally established.