5271 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

5271 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What progress has been made in the last quarter (October to December 2023) to ‘Implement quality improvement indicators and initiatives to support access to quality cancer treatment’ under Outcome 4: New Zealanders have better cancer survival, supportive care and end-of-life care, as part of the New Zealand Cancer Action Plan 2019 – 2029?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised that a ‘Route to Diagnosis’ report was finalised in the last quarter (October to December 2023) with significant engagement with key stakeholders for the report's release and planning for subsequent improvement activity. This report is aimed at improving cancer detection and diagnosis pathways.