29389 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 18 Jun 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	29389 (2024)
Question asked:	04 Jun 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Dr Shane Reti
Answer received:	12 Jun 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_29389_2024
Document guid:	2fe62b71-8cf7-4de4-ac91-f356ec0badb9

29389 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What actions, if any, have been taken in the quarter January to March 2024 to strengthen undergraduate support for Pacific learners in the health sector?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised that during the January to March quarter, the 2024 Pacific Health Scholarships round had 428 applicants, of which 319 applications were approved. In 2023, 291 applications were received, and 217 were approved.