Strategic initiatives in health research and innovation

The Ministry's Research and evaluation fund enables a strategic approach to generating evidence that aligns with government priorities and gives effect to the health sector principles in the Pae Ora Act 2022.  

Clinical trials are a core part of a high-performing health system, providing the evidence base for medicines, other health interventions and models of care.

The Ministry of Health is working with lead agencies to refresh aspects of the New Zealand Health Research Strategy to reflect the changing health system.