The report shows a broad overview of cancer survival in New Zealand, and provides information for 24 cancers. Summary The cancer registration data analysed in this report is from the years 1994 to 2011, with follow-up (mortality) information to 31 December 2013. Survival is presented by age, sex, ethnic group, extent of disease and deprivation...

Introduction: This handbook outlines the Ministry of Health's requirements of designated auditing agencies for auditing and audit reporting for the certification of health care services under the Health and Disability Services (Safety) Act 2001. The handbook also gives providers of health care services a guide to specific requirements for various types of audits.

Presents the key findings from the 2012/13 New Zealand Health Survey about alcohol use, misuse and alcohol-related harm among New Zealand adults aged 15 years and over. Summary The alcohol use report presents the key findings from the 2012/13 New Zealand Health Survey about alcohol use, misuse and alcohol-related harm among New Zealand adults aged...

The National Cancer Programme Work Plan 2014/15 covers national, regional and local priority activities for cancer. Overview The National Cancer Programme: brings together the work of district health boards, regional cancer networks and the Ministry of Health to implement the Government’s priorities for cancer has established links with initiatives being led by the National Health...

This briefing outlines New Zealand's health and disability system as at October 2014, describing the major organisations and structures in the system, along with their roles, functions and responsibilities. Summary Every New Zealander will, at some point in their lives, rely on our health and disability system. New Zealand’s health and disability system is large...