A political panel at Monday’s Medical Technology Association of New Zealand conference, headed by two former political staffers, has highlighted the minister of health’s lack of visibility since he took over the role
Health services for people who use drugs require a significant boost in funding and a shift towards early intervention, harm reduction, strengthening of natural supports and an increase in kaupapa Māori approaches if we want a truly health-based approach to drugs, says the New Zealand Drug Foundation Te Puna Whakaiti Pāmamae Kai Whakapiri
The National Annual Agreement Review meeting scheduled for yesterday was postponed for a second time because Te Whatu Ora is still not ready to make a funding uplift offer to pharmacy representatives
Rare Disorders NZ welcomes the announcement that more funding has been allocated to Pharmac’s medicines purchasing budget but is deeply frustrated that there is a lack of clarity around what the additional 28 medicines to be funded will be
“I am relieved Pharmac will be funded more to buy medicines for Kiwis. It is important that decisions on which drugs get funded remain independent from politics,” Labour Leader Chris Hipkins said
The Green Party welcomes the announcement of more funding for cancer treatments and medicines, however, calls for more to be done to address the severe health inequities that come with cancer
“This is fantastic news for Kiwis with cancer and we’re excited Minister Reti mentioned breast cancer will be included," says Ah-Leen Rayner, chief executive of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
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