When Leigh Donoghue was appointed Te Whatu Ora chief data and digital officer in June this year, he knew he had a massive task ahead of him. Stephen Forbes catches up on progress
As Kiwis prepare for Christmas, public health officials are recommending that people who are more likely to experience severe COVID-19, such as Māori and Pacific people aged 50 and over, as well as everyone aged 65 and older, get a booster vaccine before the holidays
In a year of multiple weather events, including two cyclones, primary care successfully scrambled to serve its communities despite power blackouts and flooding. Deputy editor Patrice Dougan looks at the lessons to be learned ahead of the next disaster
It was a bruising year for practice nurses and their employers, with parity funding falling far short of expectations. Next year will bring a pay equity claim. Fiona Cassie reports
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management