16328 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

16328 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What steps is Health New Zealand taking, if any, to monitor and support the adoption of the Optimal Cancer Care Pathway for Head and Neck Cancers?

Hon Simeon Brown: As the Member will be aware, the Cancer National Clinical Network has been initiated during the past two quarters as part of the Government's focus on ensuring access to timely, quality healthcare for all New Zealanders. I am advised that the Optimal Cancer Care Pathway for Head and Neck Cancers will be considered by the Cancer National Clinical Network.