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COVID-19 care in the community is falling into place, but the funding system needs to be strengthened, says Ajay Makal of Comprehensive Care PHO

A Judge has slapped down the Ministry of Health’s withholding of the names and contact details of unvaccinated North Island Māori from health providers wanting to reach out to them

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal of the judgement that held a medical centre vicariously liable for a faulty prescription issued by one of its doctors

The National Party has opposed the Government’s health reform bill in Parliament, saying it’s a “socialist” agenda with the aim of centralising the health system for control from Wellington

It could be a long wait for the Government’s new primary healthcare system to be fully implemented

Many health workers may be asked to forgo holidays over Christmas–New Year if Waikato’s COVID-19 outbreak tracks according to a model presented by Midland region DHBs 

An RNZCGP survey on managing COVID-19 cases in the community has found GPs’ leading concerns are around funding and guidance 

The Ministry of Health has until close of business today to supply information on unvaccinated Māori 

Many general practices will not offer assisted dying services for reasons including the fees set by the Government meaning it would be uneconomic, a new survey has found 

The RNZCGP is questioning the Ministry of Health’s statement that email is the standard way of communicating with COVID-19 patients isolating at home