Dengue cases in the Pacific are at their highest level since 2016 (PDF). Several Pacific Island countries, including Samoa, American Samoa, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu are experiencing a rise in cases of dengue fever. There is currently no dengue transmission within New Zealand.
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Community Referred Radiology (CRR) are being introduced from 1 September 2025.
The changes aim to standardise access and improve equity nationwide.
Proposed regional hubs are being established, and updates to HealthPathways and e-referrals are in development. View the Information for primary healthcare professionals (PDF).
Te Pae Tata was launched by the health minister in Taupō last week. It is the first New Zealand Health Plan published under the new Pae Ora legislation.
Read moreThis month Te Whatu Ora will launch the next phase of its service access campaign to improve access to health advice and care and to help manage the impact of respiratory illnesses on the health sector over the winter period. The public messaging will focus on encouraging people to access the right services for them and stay home when sick, and supporting referrals for the healthy homes initiative for those who are eligible.
Read moreWaikato DHB has made a report available to PHOs illustrating the average wait times (in days) for first specialist appointments (FSA) in secondary care.