Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Health January 2025

17 Mar 2025

Following a change of Minister, the Ministry of Health | Manatū Hauora, produces a Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Health, as is usual practice.

This briefing provided the incoming Minister of Health, Hon Simeon Brown, with an overview of the context of recent Government reforms and priorities and identified key issues and upcoming milestones and decisions for the Health Minister.

Some information has been withheld under sections 9(2)(a) and 9(2)(f)(iv) of the Official Information Act 1982 to protect the privacy of individuals and maintain the constitutional conventions that protect the confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers and officials.

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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.