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• New Zealand Unveils Health Sector Fuel Response Plan as National Reserves Continue to Decline

  Published: Apr 27, 2026

  Section: Health Technology

  The Ministry of Health is finalizing a strategic fuel response plan that will prioritize telehealth consultations and essential medical services to mitigate the impact of falling f...

• New Zealand Patient Advocates Demand Operational Budget Boost to Resolve Chronic Pharmac Medicine Funding Backlogs

  Published: Apr 1, 2026

  Section: Healthy Lifestyle

  A new report from Patient Voice Aotearoa and Medicines New Zealand warns that Pharmac requires a significant increase in staffing and operational funding to accelerate drug access....