Rural Health Strategy

front page of Rural Health Stratergy 2023

12 Jul 2023

Manatū Hauora | Ministry of Health.

The Rural Health Strategy sets the direction for improving the health and wellbeing of rural communities over the next 10 years.

This is the first time that New Zealand will have a Rural Health Strategy. Our vision is for all people living in rural communities to live long and healthy lives, supported by a health system that meets the varied needs of these communities and draws on the strengths and knowledge of rural communities to achieve pae ora – healthy futures for all.

Rural communities’ health needs are often under-served, particularly in relation to accessing health services, especially for remote communities and rural Māori.

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Key issues

HEALTH SERVICES AND SYSTEMS

Covering developments in the provision, funding and organisation of health care services.

EQUITY

Exploring the impacts of the health system on minorities within the population, notably including Māori, Pacifica, Asians and LGBTQI.

DRUGS, DEVICE AND DIAGNOSTICS

Covering prescription medicines and medical devices.

PUBLIC HEALTH

Focusing on efforts to promote health and prevent disease through social and economic interventions.

DIGITAL HEALTH

Exploring the potential digital transformation to provide a more connected and accessible health system.

TE TIRITI

Monitoring how the health reforms and the performance of the health sector uphold Te Tiriti obligations.