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About the Ministry of Health and the New Zealand health system. 

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How we’re working to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders.

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  • Delivering on the vision for primary and community healthcare

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    A key paper released today outlines the need for a comprehensive work programme to address issues in primary and community healthcare, including funding, structure, workforce, the prevention and management of chronic conditions, and better enabling Māori to design and deliver whānau-centred primary and community healthcare.

    • News article
    • Primary health care
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