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Doctor visits and drug prescriptions will be cheaper for more Kiwis when the next phase of the government’s primary health care programme comes into force tomorrow

NZ's seconf Mental Health and Addiction Plan will guide the delivery of mental health and addiction services for the next ten years

The Government’s orthopaedic project has so far delivered even more major hip and knee operations than planned,

Associate Health and Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor welcomes mayors and local government representatives from around New Zealand to a rural health workshop in Wellington.

Grace period for retailers of NOs to prepare for law change is now over - prosecutions can now be taken.

Dr Brash was using weasel words on radio when he said National would spend more on healthcare than we’re doing now.

The Misuse of Drugs Amendment Bill enacted by a large majority in Parliament today is about updating New Zealand's drug laws and making them more responsive to the latest drug use trends.

Aged care funding up $131 million in two years

Aged care health funding up $119 million in two years.

Around 500 more people to receive hearing aids and disability equipment.

Real progress is being made in the reduction of radiotherapy times, thanks to a series of initiatives introduced by this Government.

The Bill will amend the presumption of supply quantity for methamphetamine, create new offences for the importing and exporting of dangerous precursor substances, create powers of search and seizure without warrant for precursor substances and we will soon have the legal power to regulate BZP and similar substances.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor welcomes the announcement of a new national body for medical students interested in rural health careers.

Healthcare Providers funding complaints bizarre as requested funds exceeded

Budget 2005 follows through on the government's commitment to phase out asset testing for older New Zealanders in residential care.

Budget 2005 delivers an additional $59 million in 2005-06 for residential disability support services and the provision of assessments

Funding for residential care for older New Zealanders has received a $70.9 million boost

Baseline funding for the provision of home based support increases by $18.7 million

The government’s commitment to effective and responsive health services is reflected in new budget spending of $969.7 million in 2005-06 and $4.09 billion over the next four years

Budget 2005 funds lower cost primary health care visits and lower charges on most prescription items for all 18 to 24 year olds enrolled in PHOs

More than half a billion dollars over the next four years to help them meet the cost of this year's historic pay increase for nurses

There are no quick fix programmes that can be implemented to significantly
cut the suicide rate, says Associate Health Minister, Jim Anderton, following the release of two reports that review the latest research on suicide prevention.

Thousands more rural New Zealanders will be eligible for assistance when accessing specialist health services, following the announcement of the government's new national travel and accommodation policy, worth $36m annually.

Jim Anderton today announced a new $6.53 million (GST exclusive) National Depression Initiative aimed at changing and saving lives.