Equity

Talk of the need for equity in healthcare provision has turned out to be just that – talk, say Māori and Pacific health providers

The resumption of health services post-COVID-19 must have an “explicit focus on equity”, says Auckland GP and NHC clinical director Rawiri Jansen 

Community pharmacists have an important role in ensuring and delivering an equitable response for vulnerable communities – particularly Māori and Pasifika, during the COVID-19 crisis, says University of Otago School of Pharmacy associate dean (Māori), Leanne Te Karu

Community pharmacists have an important role in ensuring and delivering an equitable response for vulnerable communities – particularly Māori and Pasifika, during the COVID-19 crisis, says University of Otago School of Pharmacy associate dean (Māori), Leanne Te Karu

A “one-size-fits-all" approach to pandemic planning adds to injustice, which is increasing the risk for disadvantaged New Zealanders   

Green Cross Health and the Pharmacy Guild are urging the Government to waive the $5-dollar prescription co-payment fee for vulnerable populations to ensure delivery of the equitable response needed during COVID-19  

South Seas Healthcare chief executive Silao Vaisola-Sefo has called for a “coordinated response” provide an equitable response to the healthcare needs of Māori and Pacific communities during COVID-19

National Hauora Coalition says more than money needed to protect health of Māori in pandemic 

The University of Auckland has seen a surge in non-Māori student enrolments at the School of Pharmacy after “disappointing” numbers in 2019

The Treaty of Waitangi, signed in 1840, is New Zealand's foundation document. But debate continues about the exact meaning of the treaty text