Centre consolidates Otago’s rural health offerings

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1 Aug 2024

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A new virtual Centre for Rural Health cements the University of Otago’s place as a leader in rural health education and research.

Opened at an event in Ashburton today, the virtual Centre brings the highly dispersed rural staff and students of the Department of General Practice and Rural Health and the Rural Health Academic Centre, Ashburton (RHACA) under one umbrella.

Centre Director Professor Garry Nixon is thrilled it has officially launched and with the opportunities it will bring to strengthen the rural health workforce.

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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.