Our work
Information about the Ministry’s work in specific health and disability programmes, projects, regulation and other areas.
Emergency departments treat people who have a serious illness or injury that requires urgent attention. This section provides information about visits to emergency departments, and the Health Target which is focused on improving acute patient flow. Read more
Cancer control
The Ministry leads a national work programme which provides a strategic focus for cancer control, and for system-wide improvements across the spectrum of cancer services. Read more
Regulation of the health and disability system
The Ministry regulates the health and disability system to ensure that health service providers and products are safe, and that providers operate in an ethically acceptable way. This provides assurance to New Zealanders that they can trust the services they use, as well as the wider health system.
Read moreTobacco control
The Ministry of Health has traditionally been the key agency for policy development in the tobacco control area and is involved in a large number of policy, service development and operational aspects of tobacco control. Read more
Elective services
Elective services, often known simply as ‘Electives’, are medical or surgical services for people who do not need to be treated right away.
Read moreImmunisation
Immunisation is one of the most effective medical interventions to prevent disease. This section provides information about immunisation in New Zealand, including the National Immunisation Schedule and immunisation programme decisions.
Read morePage last updated: 03 December 2011
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