13246 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 05 Jun 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	13246 (2024)
Question asked:	21 May 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Dr Shane Reti
Answer received:	29 May 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_13246_2024
Document guid:	e4012c4e-6976-4b55-83d4-4a6048488f66

13246 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What is the level of readiness of the surveillance system to better catch and control communicable diseases, as of 21 May 2024?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: Surveillance systems for notifiable and non-notifiable communicable diseases are in place. The system is continuously assessed and adapted. A level or threshold approach to readiness depends on the specific situation under surveillance.