39121 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

39121 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What progress has been made in the last quarter (January to March 2024) to ‘Develop advice on how equitable access and wider use of clinical trials can be achieved’ under Outcome 1: New Zealanders have a system that delivers consistent and modern cancer care, as part of the New Zealand Cancer Action Plan 2019 – 2029?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised during the January to March 2024 quarter, progress was made on developing advice on how equitable access and wider use of clinical trials can be achieved. This work included: 1. Establishing a national research office group 2. Employing a Manager of Commercial Clinical Trials 3. Employing a Manager of Research Support Services and Systems.