20 Feb 2024

Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand.

This is the first time Health New Zealand l Te Whatu Ora has published this report, a nationwide picture of the population’s health.

A health status report is similar to a traditional health needs assessment, including aspects such as demographic, prevalence and incidence data related to health status and key preventable risk factors. The report highlights some continuing challenges for the health sector, such as the country’s ageing population and gaps in health outcomes for some population groups.

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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.