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What assessment has been made of how delays in access to gynaecological oncology services disproportionately affect Māori and rural patients in the Southern region?

Answered Question 13320 (2026)
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Tākuta Ferris

Member for Te Tai Tonga · Independent

Question

  • What assessment has been made of how delays in access to gynaecological oncology services disproportionately affect Māori and rural patients in the Southern region?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that Health New Zealand continues to be closely monitor access issues across the country, including the Southern Region.