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Matching question numbers: 18897 (2026), 18900 (2026), 18901 (2026), 18902 (2026), 18903 (2026), 18909 (2026)

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    Willow-Jean Prime

    List MP · Labour Party

    18496 (matches this search)

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    What planning or commissioning, if any, will integrate Health New Zealand's national bereavement care pathway for perinatal loss over the 2026/2027 financial year?

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    Willow-Jean Prime

    List MP · Labour Party

    18497 (matches this search)

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    What planning or commissioning, if any, integrates Health New Zealand's national bereavement care pathway for perinatal loss over the 2025/2026 financial year?

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    Willow-Jean Prime

    List MP · Labour Party

    18498 (matches this search)

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    What planning or commissioning, if any, has integrated Health New Zealand's national bereavement care pathway for perinatal loss?

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    Willow-Jean Prime

    List MP · Labour Party

    18499 (matches this search)

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    At what stage of implementation, if any, is Health New Zealand's national bereavement care pathway for perinatal loss?

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    Ayesha Verrall

    List MP · Labour Party

    18897 (matches this search)

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    What implementation plan accompanied the public release of Tuituia Te Kahu in April 2026, if any?

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    Ayesha Verrall

    List MP · Labour Party

    18900 (matches this search)

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    Will every Health New Zealand region have at least one funded Lead Perinatal Bereavement Coordinator position by 31 December 2026, if not, why not?

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    Ayesha Verrall

    List MP · Labour Party

    18901 (matches this search)

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    What national perinatal bereavement education programme is currently funded, if any, and delivered to the maternity, neonatal, primary care, emergency department, and social work workforces?

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    Ayesha Verrall

    List MP · Labour Party

    18902 (matches this search)

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    What funding, if any, has been committed to establishing Lead Perinatal Bereavement Coordinator positions at Health New Zealand, and over what timeframe?

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    Ayesha Verrall

    List MP · Labour Party

    18903 (matches this search)

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    Has a national role description, scope, and funding model for the Lead Perinatal Bereavement Coordinator role been agreed, if so, when, and if not, by what date will it be?

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    Ayesha Verrall

    List MP · Labour Party

    18909 (matches this search)

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    What specific actions, if any, has he taken to implement Standard Three (Early Mental Health Integration) of Tuituia Te Kahu, the National Bereavement Care Pathway for Perinatal Loss?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Health NZ advised that Tuituia Te Kahu – the National Bereavement Care Pathway for Perinatal Loss was released as a national reference to guide future service planning and commissioning for perinatal bereavement care. Health New Zealand is…

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18888, 18890, 18891 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, referrals for older persons health (active rehabilitation), did Health New Zealand decline in the Southern region in 2025?

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    How many, if any, referrals for older persons health (active rehabilitation), did Health New Zealand decline in the Southern region in 2023?

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    How many, if any, referrals for older persons health (active rehabilitation), did Health New Zealand decline in the Southern region in 2024?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that this data is not currently available for the Southern region as a whole. Health New Zealand is developing national reporting systems which will make this information accessible in the future.

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Question 18898 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What funding, if any, has been allocated to perinatal bereavement workforce education in the 2025/26 financial year?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that there is no specific budget appropriation for perinatal bereavement workforce education.

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Question 18899 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many clinicians and staff at Health NZ, if any, completed perinatal bereavement training in the 12 months ending 31 March 2026, broken down by workforce and by region?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that Health New Zealand does not hold information on clinicians and staff who have completed perinatal bereavement training in the 12 months ending 31 March 2026, broken down by workforce and by region, and therefore it cannot…

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Question 18904 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many Lead Perinatal Bereavement Coordinator (kaiwhakatere) positions, if any, are currently established in each Health New Zealand region and each district?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that there are currently no Lead Perinatal Bereavement Coordinator (kaiwhakatere) positions established at a national level or within Health New Zealand regions or districts.

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Question 18905 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What specialist perinatal mental health services, if any, are currently funded for parents and whānau following perinatal loss in each Health New Zealand region, and what is the average wait time for access?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that people experiencing mental health challenges after a perinatal loss are able to access support through either general specialist mental health services or maternal mental health services across New Zealand.

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Question 18906 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What proportion of parents experiencing perinatal loss are offered a mental health screening, if any, before discharge from maternity care, broken down by Health New Zealand region?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that Health New Zealand does not hold information on the proportion of parents experiencing perinatal loss who are offered mental health screening before discharge from maternity care and therefore it cannot be provided.

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Question 18907 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many parents and whānau who experienced perinatal loss accessed specialist mental health support, if any, in the 12 months ending 31 March 2026, broken down by region?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that Health New Zealand does not hold information on the number of parents and whānau who experienced perinatal loss and accessed specialist mental health support and therefore it cannot be provided.

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Question 18908 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much funding, if any, has been allocated to early mental health intervention for parents and whānau who have experienced perinatal loss in the 2025/26 financial year, and from which budget appropriation?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that support for parents and whānau following perinatal loss, including access to mental health services, is provided through existing maternity, primary care, and mental health service funding.

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Question 18910 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has pomalidomide been funded by Pharmac as a third-line treatment for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, if not, is it under consideration for funding?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Yes, pomalidomide is funded by Pharmac as a second or later line treatment. I am advised by Pharmac it has been funded since 1 August 2024. I refer the Member to the following link for more information:…

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Question 18911 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has lenalidomide been funded by Pharmac for the treatment of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma, if not, is it under consideration for funding?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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Yes, lenalidomide is funded by Pharmac for the treatment of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. I am advised by Pharmac that it has been funded since 1 August 2024. I refer the Member to the following link for more information:…

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Question 18912 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has inotuzumab ozogamicin been funded by Pharmac for the treatment of relapsed or refractory CD22-positive precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, if not, is it under consideration for funding?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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Yes, inotuzumab ozogamicin is funded by Pharmac for the treatment of relapsed or refractory CD22 positive precursor B cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. I am advised by Pharmac that it has been funded since 1 April 2025. I refer the…

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Question 18913 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has idelalisib been funded by Pharmac for the treatment of relapsed or refractory CD20-positive chronic lymphocytic leukaemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma; and if not, is it under consideration for funding?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised by Pharmac that it has not received an application for idelalisib for this indication, and therefore it is not currently under consideration for funding.

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Question 18914 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has gilteritinib been funded by Pharmac for the treatment of relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukaemia in patients with an FLT3 (ITD or TKD) mutation; and if not, is it under consideration for funding?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised by Pharmac that it has not received an application for gilteritinib for this indication, and therefore it is not currently under consideration for funding.

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Question 18915 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has asciminib been funded by Pharmac for the treatment of chronic phase Philadelphia chromosome positive (or BCR-ABL1 transcript positive without T315I mutation) chronic myeloid leukaemia in patients previously treated with two or more…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised by Pharmac that an application for asciminib for this indication has been received and is currently under assessment. I refer the Member to the following link for more information:…

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Question 18916 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has zanubrutinib been funded by Pharmac for the treatment of relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma; and if not, is it under consideration for funding?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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No, zanubrutinib is not currently funded by Pharmac for the treatment of relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma. I am advised by Pharmac that zanubrutinib has been assessed and added to the Options for Investment List, and may be…

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Question 18917 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has acalabrutinib been funded by Pharmac for the treatment of relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma; and if not, is it under consideration for funding?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that Pharmac has not received an application for acalabrutinib for this indication, and therefore it is not currently under consideration for funding.

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Question 18918 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has ibrutinib been funded by Pharmac for the treatment of relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma; and if not, is it under consideration for funding?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

No, ibrutinib is not currently funded by Pharmac for the treatment of relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma. I am advised by Pharmac that ibrutinib has been assessed and added to the Options for Investment List, and may be considered…

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Question 18919 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has venetoclax been funded by Pharmac for the treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia in patients who are unfit for intensive chemotherapy, if not, is it under consideration for funding?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Yes, venetoclax is funded by Pharmac for the treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia in patients who are unable to receive intensive chemotherapy. I am advised by Pharmac it has been funded since 1 May 2025. I refer the Member to the…

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Question 18920 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has azacitidine been funded by Pharmac for the treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia in patients who are unfit for intensive chemotherapy; and if not, is it under consideration for funding?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Yes, azacitidine is funded by Pharmac for the treatment of acute myeloid leukaemia in patients who are unable to receive intensive chemotherapy. I am advised by Pharmac that azacitidine has been funded since 1 May 2025. I refer the Member…

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Question 18921 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has blinatumomab been funded by Pharmac for the treatment of relapsed or refractory precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia; and if not, is it under consideration for funding?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised by Pharmac that an application for blinatumomab for this indication has been received and is currently awaiting clinical advice. I refer the Member to the following link for more information:…

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Question 18922 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has blinatumomab been funded by Pharmac for the treatment of precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in patients in complete haematological remission with measurable residual disease; and if not, is it under consideration for…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised by Pharmac that an application for blinatumomab for this indication has been received and is currently under assessment. I refer the Member to the following link for more information:…

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Question 18923 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What instructions, if any, has the Ministry issued to border officials regarding screening, monitoring, or follow-up for travelers arriving from St Helena, the Canary Islands, or other locations connected to the Hantavirus outbreak?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that since 5 May 2026, Health New Zealand has formally requested information from New Zealand Customs for the purposes of contact tracing. I am further advised that the Ministry of Health has provided two updates to the Border…

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Question 18924 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What specific steps, if any, has the Ministry taken to ensure that frontline health providers, including Māori health providers, have up-to-date clinical guidance on hantavirus symptoms, transmission, and management?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that no individuals who may have been exposed to hantavirus on the MV Hondius are currently in New Zealand, and that the risk to New Zealand from hantavirus is currently considered low. Health officials are continuing to…

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Question 18925 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the suspected hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise vessel MV Hondius, including the level of risk posed to Aotearoa New Zealand?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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Titles of advice that I have received, have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand and Pharmac websites: https://www.health.govt.nz/information-releases/lists-of-advice-provided-to-ministers…

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Question 18567 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How much is currently being spent on locum doctors to help service the gastroenterology department at Palmerston North Hospital?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that the most recent available data shows that Health New Zealand spent $15,452.60 on locum doctors in March 2026 to help service the gastroenterology department at Palmerston North Hospital.

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Question 18620 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

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Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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Question 18621 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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Question 18622 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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Question 18666 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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Question 18299 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

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Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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Question 18300 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Pharmac websites: https://www.health.govt.nz/information-releases/lists-of-advice-provided-to-ministers-2019-2025…

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Question 18301 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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Question 18302 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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Titles of advice that I have received that support delivering access to timely, quality healthcare for all New Zealanders have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand and Pharmac websites:…

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Question 18404 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

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None.

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Question 18405 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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None.

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Question 18406 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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As Associate Minister of Health, none.

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Question 18407 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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None.

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Question 18490 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Are any changes planned over the upcoming year for the 12 assessments provided under the Well Child Tamariki Ora programme, including screenings and whānau support from birth through to school entry; if so, what are they and when are they…

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that the Well Child Tamariki Ora programme will continue to deliver its current 12 scheduled assessments over the year.

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18491, 18494, 18495 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Have there been any changes since 2023 to the 12 assessments, including screenings and whānau support from birth through to school entry, provided under the Well Child Tamariki Ora programme; if so, what are they and when were they made?

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    What work, if any, has been undertaken since 2023 to improve the Well Child Tamariki Ora programme under the Kahu Taurima | Maternity and Early Years Programme?

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    What changes, if any, have been made to the B4 School Check since 2023?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that since 1 July 2025 the neurodevelopmental screening tool used as part of Well Child Tamariki Ora assessments from 3-4 months of age has been updated from the Parents’ Evaluation of Developmental Status (PEDS) to the…

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Question 18492 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What work, if any, is planned in the year ahead to improve the Well Child Tamariki Ora programme under Kahu Taurima | Maternity and Early Years programme?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that in the year ahead, work under the Kahu Taurima | Maternity and Early Years programme will continue to focus on strengthening the Well Child Tamariki Ora programme, including finalising the review of the current clinical…

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Question 18493 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What changes, if any, are planned to the B4 School Check over the coming year?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that no changes are planned to the B4 School Check over the coming year.

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17667, 17875 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 17667 (matches this search)

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    Which public hospitals have the longest-standing unresolved infection prevention or control (IPC) corrective action requirements; and what is the longest period for which an IPC-related corrective action has remained outstanding?

  • 17875 (matches this search)

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    Are there any cases in the past three years where the same infection prevention and control finding has been repeated in a subsequent audit at the same facility; if so, how many, and at which hospitals?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that from 2022 to date, four public hospitals have had recurring partial attainments, over varying periods, related to infection prevention and control that remain as a partial attainment. These public hospitals are: • Health…

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17674, 17879 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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  • 17674 (matches this search)

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    Is the proportion of public hospital audits identifying infection prevention and control non-attainment higher, lower, or unchanged compared with the previous three-year period?

  • 17879 (matches this search)

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    What are the most commonly cited audit observations contributing to infection prevention and control non-attainment in public hospitals?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that no audits have identified ‘non-attainment’ in relation to infection prevention and control in the current three-year period or the previous three-year period.

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Question 17876 (2026)

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    What proportion of corrective actions, if any, set out in public hospital audit reports in the past three years have been completed on time, completed late, and remain outstanding?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that HealthCERT is unable to provide proportions of corrective actions completed on time, completed late, or outstanding over the past three years, as it only reports on corrective actions arising from the most recent audit.…

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Question 17877 (2026)

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    In how many public hospital audits in the past three years has infection prevention or control staffing levels or limited access to infection prevention specialist expertise been cited as a factor contributing to non-attainment?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised, none.

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Question 17878 (2026)

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    In how many public hospital audits in the past three years has infrastructure or facility condition been cited as a contributing factor to infection prevention or control non-attainment, if at all; and at which hospitals, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised, none.

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Question 17882 (2026)

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    What were the specific audit findings underlying each instance of a “Not Attained” assessment against an infection prevention and control criterion at a public hospital in the past three years?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that from April 2023 to April 2026 there were no audits that resulted in criteria rated as “not attained”.

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17235, 17766 (2026)

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  • 17235 (matches this search)

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    What is the current overall RAG (Red/Amber/Green) status of Taranaki Base Hospital Redevelopment - Project Maunga - Stage 2, and what are the individual RAG ratings for schedule, budget, and scope, if any?

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    How many risks are currently open for Taranaki Base Hospital Redevelopment - Project Maunga - Stage 2, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that any risks currently open on Taranaki Base Hospital Redevelopment - Project Maunga - Stage 2 have mitigations in place to manage them. Actively managing risks is a standard part of managing major infrastructure projects.…

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Question 17669 (2026)

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    Has HealthCERT issued any directions, notices, or formal corrective action requirements to any public hospital in relation to infection prevention or control failings in the past three years under the Health and Disability Services…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised, yes, for audits conducted between April 2023 and April 2026, 38 corrective actions related to infection prevention and control were issued to public hospitals as a condition of certification under the Health and Disability…