12 August, 2008
Taskforce announced
A six-member taskforce has been established to provide advice and recommendations on a programme to improve bowel cancer outcomes for all New Zealanders.
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7 August, 2008
Herceptin Decision
Pharmac’s decision to decline funding for a 12 month course of the breast cancer drug Herceptin has been acknowledged by the Minister of Health David Cunliffe.
Read full release >>7 August, 2008
Signing of the “Time for Quality” Agreement
Speech notes delivered at the signing of the "Time for Quality" Agreement, Turnbull House, Wellington, 7 August 2008.
Read full speech >>7 August, 2008
Groundbreaking agreement on Health Quality
The Time for Quality agreement was developed between the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) and the 21 district health boards, with the support of the Minister of Health
Read full release >>7 August, 2008
Speech to Wellington Institute of Directors
Speech notes from an address to Wellington Institute of Directors, 5 August 2008, Wellington
Read full speech >>31 July, 2008
Strong criteria key to success of Broadband Fund
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe has thanked contributors for the extensive feedback they have provided on the criteria for the Broadband Investment Fund.
Read full release >>30 July, 2008
Minister welcomes Whanganui and Mid-Central DHB Alliance.
Minister of Health David Cunliffe today welcomed an announcement from Whanganui and Mid-Central District Health Boards that they are moving to formalise their alliance.
Read full release >>30 July, 2008
Taranaki to benefit from $80 million hospital revamp
Minister of Health David Cunliffe today signed off on an $80 million revamp of Taranaki Base Hospital that will include two new surgical theatres and increase the number of hospital beds.
Read full release >>25 July, 2008
Report provides valuable input to TSO reform
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe has welcomed a final report from the Telecommunications Carriers Forum (TCF) on reforming the Telecommunications Service Obligation (TSO).
Read full release >>17 July, 2008
Air Ambulance Report released
The Minister of Health David Cunliffe and the Minister for ACC Maryan Street are supporting a set of recommendations from the Air Ambulance Reference Group, but they say much more work is needed before any changes should be made.
Read full release >>11 July, 2008
Junior Doctors Scaremongering
The Minister of Health David Cunliffe says claims by Dr Deborah Powell of the Resident Doctors Association that hospitals in the Auckland region face a Junior Doctor shortage are nothing more then” blatant mischief making.”
Read full release >>10 July, 2008
Minister welcomes decision on Belhaven
Decision to move residents of the Belhaven Rest Home into a new home
Read full release >>10 July, 2008
Life Preserving Services during strike action
Minister of Health David Cunliffe said clinicians must be free to make good proactive clinical decisions without hesitation during strike action.
Read full release >>8 July, 2008
Ministers welcome Select Committee Report on Ambulances
Health Select Committee report on Ambulance Services an important step forward
Read full release >>7 July, 2008
Good news for GPs
Investment of $390,000 into the primary health care sector aimed at almost 800 GP practices that charge very low fees
Read full release >>4 July, 2008
3G mobile investment drives further broadband surge
Telecommunications companies in New Zealand are getting the flexibility they require to bring broadband to rural areas
Read full release >>4 July, 2008
Future pathway for resident doctors
Health minister calling on Junior Doctors to participate in reform of the current career pathway
Read full release >>3 July, 2008
Over 11 Million Subsidised GP appointments annually
Latest Ministry of Health figures show that at the end of 2007 there were 11.1 million subsidised General Practitioner appointments in New Zealand.
Read full release >>3 July, 2008
Regional clinical networks make services stronger
Minister of Health David Cunliffe has welcomed discussions about strengthening clinical networks in the lower North Island to enhance the delivery of services. However, he said claims of secret plans or a downgrade of services were simply wrong.
Read full release >>1 July, 2008
Ministers welcome review of Wellington area maternity services
The review will focus on the relationship between Capital and Coast DHB and referring providers
Read full release >>1 July, 2008
Accident and Emergency perfomance pleasing
All emergency department patients with an urgent life-threatening condition are getting immediate treatment
Read full release >>29 June, 2008
Elder abuse is unacceptable
Minister of Health David CUnliffe and Minister for Senior Citiens Ruth Dyson descrbed elder abuse as abhorrent
Read full release >>27 June, 2008
Public Health Bill enjoys wide support
The new Public Health Bill, voted back to the house this week by the Health Select Committee, will future proof public health for generations to come, said the Minister of Health David Cunliffe today.
Read full release >>26 June, 2008
Subsidised prescriptions to be made more accessible.
Minister of Health David Cunliffe said the Government is currently working through proposals to expand the number of health professionals who can prescribe medications at a cost of $3 to patients.
Read full release >>23 June, 2008
Launch of Incident Management System
The Minister of Health, David Cunliffe today launched the new National Incident Management System,
Read full release >>20 June, 2008
NZ exporters to benefit from new robotics programme
A new programme has been announced to examine the use of robotic devices in medical facilities that are essential to the health of many older New Zealanders.
Read full release >>20 June, 2008
Speech to KANZ Broadband Summit
Speech notes from keynote address to the Korea Australia New Zealand (KANZ) OECD Broadband Summit, 19 June 2008, Seoul, Korea
Read full speech >>13 June, 2008
West Coast DHB Report
The Minister of Health, David Cunliffe today said that an external review of the West Coast District health Board’s booking systems calls for some short term actions at the DHB and a greater collaboration between the West Coast and other South Island DHBs.
Read full release >>13 June, 2008
Rotorua Laboratory
The Minister of Health, Mr David Cunliffe has agreed to a joint venture between the Lakes District Health Board and Diagnostic Rotorua Limited to deliver laboratory services in the Rotorua area .
Read full release >>10 June, 2008
Launch of Counselling Awareness Week
Speech notes to launch Counselling Awarenss Week, 10 June 2008 Sorrento in the Park, Auckland
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