Primary care

Pharmacy and the broader health sector are reacting to the news that prime minister Christopher Luxon has replaced health minister Shane Reti after just 15 months in the role, as Jody Hopkinson reports

Pharmacy and the broader health sector is today reacting to the news that prime minister Christopher Luxon has stood down health minister Shane Reti after just 15 months in the role. Mr Luxon is replacing Dr Reti with former transport minister Simeon Brown.  

A number of general practice organisations have confirmed meeting dates with Te Whatu Ora commissioner Lester Levy

Kaupapa Māori healthcare providers are facing wide-ranging funding cuts on 30 June, following the disestablishment of Te Aka Whai Ora

Just $7.9 million had been spent, by the time of a recent update from Te Whatu Ora, of the $102 million earmarked over three years for Comprehensive Primary Care Teams

The vital role pharmacy plays in the healthcare response during emergency situations is unrecognised in reports from Te Whatu Ora. Natasha Jojoa Burling reports

The vital role pharmacy plays in the healthcare response during emergency situations is unrecognised in reports from Te Whatu Ora. Natasha Jojoa Burling reports

A Central Otago pharmacist has teamed up with Practice Plus to help his customers access digital medical care

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand has been advised by its northern branch to fund pharmacies so they can take a bigger role in reducing pressure on the heath system during winter

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand has released the list of primary care staff who report to the agency’s localities and commissioning workstream lead Martin Hefford