For efficiency, DHBs have begun to offer COVID-19 vaccination to all adults in some rural communities, marking a change from the original priority-group timings
Auckland GP Jan White has opted not to take up the elected seat she won on the NZMA board. It will now instead go to the next highest-polling candidate, Christchurch GP Dermot Coffey
The only case of anaphylaxis reported following COVID-19 vaccination in New Zealand is not related to the vaccine, according to the latest official data
The RNZCGP’s Cornerstone teaching module was suspended because it had unsuccessfully tried to mix accreditation of the teacher and the teaching environment
Extra funding on top of the standard COVID-19 vaccination fee may be available to providers serving those who have high health needs or who face barriers to access
National’s Shane Reti initially said that in government his party would scrap the Māori Health Authority, but now says the ‘good parts’ will be retained
DHBs will disappear, and primary and community care will be organised in locality networks, under changes unveiled by health minister Andrew Little on 21 April
DHBs will disappear, and primary and community care will be organised in locality networks, under changes unveiled by health minister Andrew Little on 21 April
Health minister Andrew Little has issued a challenge to PHOs and general practices to adopt multidisciplinary models of care or “struggle to find a place” in the reformed health system
