49708 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

49708 (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 set and maintain strategic direction and develop policies to deliver the Government’s objectives for the health of the population, the role of the health system and the people who work within it’ under ‘priority area of focus 2: We will set the direction for health and the health system to achieve pae ora’ within ‘Developing the future Ministry of Health: Our strategy and strategic intentions 2022 - 2026’?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: As the Member will be aware, the Government published the Government Policy Statement on Health 2024-2027 (GPS) on 30 June 2024. The GPS sets out the Government's priorities, objectives, and expectations for the health system over the next three years. The GPS includes the Government’s priorities for improving health outcomes for all New Zealanders, including with those with the highest needs.