81149 (2024). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 26 Jan 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	81149 (2024)
Question asked:	15 Dec 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Dr Shane Reti
Answer received:	21 Jan 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_81149_2024
Document guid:	0b030e69-db39-4065-bffb-b66f23a9c5ae

81149 (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 recommended focus area ‘Te Aho o Te Kahu to work in partnership with Health New Zealand  Te Whatu Ora and the Māori Health Authority  Te Aka Whai Ora to refine and implement a new approach to cancer treatment and support that offers patients and whānau cohesive and meaningful options for support and care coordination across all health and social services required as part of the cancer journey’ under ‘System-wide solution 1: A transformative approach to cancer treatment and support’ in the Cancer Control Agency ’Cancer Services Planning’ document?

Hon Dr Shane Reti: I am advised that during this quarter (April to June 2024) the Cancer Control Agency has continued to support the investment in Cancer Navigation services with Health NZ, and has continued to develop advice on any future investments in this area.