3 July, 2009
SMO Workforce Commission Report released
Health Minster Tony Ryall today released the Senior Medical Officers Workforce Commission report and recommendations on recruiting and retaining senior medical doctors.
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29 June, 2009
Public hospitals to make smarter use of private sector
The Government has amended protocols for DHBs which allows them to make better and smarter use of private hospitals to get more patients seen.
Read full release >>27 June, 2009
IPAC meeting speech notes, 27 June 2009
Tony Ryall, Minister of Health, speech notes for Independent Practitioners Association Council (IPAC) Meeting, 27 June 2009 in Wellington
Read full speech >>24 June, 2009
Govt gives councils more time for water supply compliance
In response to local body concerns, Health Minister Tony Ryall and Local Government Minister Rodney Hide have announced that the Government has delayed requirements for communities to meet new drinking water legislation by three years.
Read full release >>24 June, 2009
B4 School Checks under the spotlight
Health Minister Tony Ryall has confirmed he has told DHBs to pick up their act delivering the B4 Schools Check programme.
Read full release >>23 June, 2009
Ministerial Statement - Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu
MINISTERIAL STATEMENT: Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu Tuesday 23 June 2009
Read full speech >>18 June, 2009
Voluntary Bonding Scheme very popular
Announcing the first results of the government's voluntary bonding scheme today, Health Minister Tony Ryall said the scheme had been very popular.
Read full release >>15 June, 2009
Health Minister's speech notes for NZMA GP Conference
Tony Ryall, Minister of Health, Speech for NZMA 12 June 2009. Due to fog at Rotorua Airport Mr Ryall could not deliver this speech. However the Finance Minister who was in Rotorua that day stepped in a spoke to the notes herein.
Read full speech >>11 June, 2009
Growing numbers of swine flu cases expected
"Growing numbers of confirmed cases of swine flu in New Zealand were anticipated and are no cause for alarm" says Health Minister Tony Ryall.
Read full release >>11 June, 2009
Speech Notes for address to Local Government Forum – Rural Issues Forum
Speech Notes for address to rural and provinical mayors at Local Government Forum , Wellington 11 June 2009
Read full speech >>10 June, 2009
Speech to launch new fetoscope at National Women's Health
Speech to launch new fetoscope at National Women's Health in Auckland City Hospital, Wednesday 10 June.
Read full speech >>9 June, 2009
Health Minister's speech notes for PHO Alliance meeting
Health Minister's speech notes for PHO Alliance meeting in Wellington, Friday 5 June 2009.
Read full speech >>8 June, 2009
Extra precautions to cope with swine flu
The government has taken more precautionary steps with new regulations to help manage an outbreak of Non Seasonal Influenza, such as Influenza A (H1N1) swine flu.
Read full release >>4 June, 2009
Health Minister announces 100 new paramedics
100 new paramedics will be added to frontline emergency services, with the government confirming a $28 million investment over four years for the initiative.
Read full release >>4 June, 2009
Speech to announce New Zealand Ambulance Sector Strategy 2009
Speech to announce New Zealand Ambulance Sector Strategy 2009, St John Northern Region Headquarters, Mt Wellington, Auckland.
Read full speech >>3 June, 2009
New Chair for Waitemata District Health Board
Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced the appointment of Dr Lester Levy as the new Chair of the Waitemata District Health Board.
Read full release >>29 May, 2009
Hospice visit confirms money well spent
Health Minister Tony Ryall has paid tribute to New Zealand's hospice staff and volunteers during a visit to Te Omanga Hospice in Lower Hutt this morning, to celebrate the extra $15 million for hospices announced in yesterday's Budget.
Read full release >>29 May, 2009
Panel to help improve access to high cost medicines
The government has announced a panel to recommend how to improve access to high-cost, highly specialised medicines in New Zealand.
Read full release >>28 May, 2009
$60 million funding boost for hospice care
The Government has boosted hospice care funding by $60 million over the next four years, increasing the proportion of average hospice funding provided by taxpayers to 70 per cent.
Read full release >>28 May, 2009
Government delivers on its promises for health
The Government has announced an additional $3 billion investment in health priorities over the next four years – including $750 million in 2009/10.
Read full release >>28 May, 2009
District Health Boards receive extra $2.1 billion
District Health Boards will receive an extra $2.1 billion over four years in Budget 2009.
Read full release >>28 May, 2009
Health workforce gets budget boost
The Government is investing an extra $116.5 million over four years to bolster the frontline health workforce.
Read full release >>25 May, 2009
NZ steps up swine flu response
New Zealand is closely monitoring the spread of the swine flu around the world, including increasing cases in Australia where some schools have been closed.
Read full release >>19 May, 2009
Budget 09 - Health Minister Tony Ryall - More maternity funding for new parents
Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced the Government will spend an extra $103.5 million over four years to boost maternity services for parents.
Read full release >>13 May, 2009
Government signs off Hutt Hospital redevelopment
The $82 million Hutt Hospital redevelopment has reached a significant milestone with the Government signing off on the preliminary design stage, the Health Minister, Tony Ryall said today.
Read full release >>12 May, 2009
Speech for Ministry of Health event celebrating International Nurses Day
Minister of Health, Tony Ryall's speech at Ministry of Health event celebrating International Nurses Day, May 12, Turnbull House, Wellington
Read full speech >>12 May, 2009
Redeployment option for State servants
State Services Minister Tony Ryall has announced a redeployment option to help match State servants who are made redundant with other jobs in the State Services.
Read full release >>11 May, 2009
Speech for International Nurses Day
Thank you for inviting me here today. I am honoured to help mark International Nurses Day - which is tomorrow - and to celebrate the people who are part of the backbone of our health system.
Read full speech >>11 May, 2009
$208m upgrade at Middlemore Hospital
The Ministers of Health and Finance have approved the investment of $208 million for major upgrades at Middlemore Hospital.
Read full release >>7 May, 2009
Fewer more focussed targets
Health Minister Tony Ryall today announced a slimmed down set of Health Targets aimed at simplifying requirements on District Health Boards and enabling DHBs to focus more tightly on front line services.
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