49706 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 26 Aug 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	49706 (2024)
Question asked:	12 Aug 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Dr Shane Reti
Answer received:	20 Aug 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_49706_2024
Document guid:	2fd6d80f-e451-465a-9ee0-0c5160cefa7a

49706 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: What progress, if any, has been made in the quarter April to June 2024 on the action ‘We will provide for effective regulation of health and care services, products and devices to maintain and improve quality and safety’ under ‘priority area of focus 3: We will enable and support the ongoing improvement of health outcomes, quality and safety’ within ‘Developing the future Ministry of Health: Our strategy and strategic intentions 2022 - 2026’?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised that in the quarter April to June 2024, progress has been made regarding the implementation of the Cabinet approved Medsafe work programme to streamline the medicines approval process.