29423 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 26 Jun 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	29423 (2025)
Question asked:	08 Jun 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	22 Jun 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_29423_2025
Document guid:	c7e52ba8-9c96-48c4-8758-96c4b7570d0f

29423 (2025). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Will Wellington and Christchurch have AI-supported reading of brain scans to enable rapid treatment of stroke in the 2025/26 financial year?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that this matter is currently under active consideration as part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare.