52485 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 03 Sep 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	52485 (2024)
Question asked:	21 Aug 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Dr Shane Reti
Answer received:	29 Aug 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_52485_2024
Document guid:	59894d2f-69b2-4b38-ad8f-5a52b71aa274

52485 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Further to response 48487(2024), what are the current ranges of actual wait times for stem cell transplants, listed by region?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised that autologous transplants are provided nationwide within 4-6 weeks of readiness for transplant, which is within the clinically informed target period. I am further advised that patients receiving allogeneic transplants at the Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch centres are waiting up to four months.