33248 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 26 Aug 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	33248 (2026)
Question asked:	23 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	20 Aug 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_33248_2026
Document guid:	13a2c5e9-c7e8-4132-b5b1-03fb96377d83

33248 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What ovarian cancer-specific indicators, if any, are currently monitored by Health NZ or the Cancer Control Agency to assess whether any integrated cancer system improvements are improving ovarian cancer outcomes, as at 31 May 2026?

Hon Simeon Brown: I am advised that, as at 31 May 2026, neither Health New Zealand nor the Cancer Control Agency are monitoring any ovarian cancer-specific indicators that are focussed on improvements to ovarian cancer outcomes.