Getting a good handle on primary health’s share of Budget funding is frustratingly difficult, says University of Auckland health policy researcher Tim Tenbensel
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has won global admiration for her personal style. But how will Kiwis judge her government’s performance at the ballot-box in September?
“We were looking for a budget that would enable opportunities to address hardship, to nurture aspiration, and to foster innovation - it is unclear at this time whether this budget will deliver on our expectations,” said Helen Leahy, Pouārahi for Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu"
The Budget investment in the general practice workforce that has put its life at risk under COVID-19 has underwhelmed and disappointed Primary Health Alliance chair Angus Chambers
Once again primary care has played Budget bridesmaid to DHBs but RNZCGP president Samantha Murton lives in hope GPs will get thrown a financial bouquet
The College became aware only an hour and a half before the budget being announced that maternity would not be addressed by the Minister today. Given the urgency of the issues facing the midwifery workforce, we are perplexed as to why this would be the case
As the country begins to recover from the impact of COVID-19, health research will be a critical part of this response, says Health Research Council chief executive Sunny Collings
Lack of government recognition for general practice’s perilous state and its pivotal role in the COVID-19 crisis has deeply disappointed NZMA GP council chair Jan White
It's third time unlucky for improving health equity for Māori on what's perhaps a closing window of opportunity, Simon Royal of the National Hauora Coalition says
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