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Te Pae Tata - Aotearoa New Zealand's Interim Health Plan and its focus on equity
Te Pae Tata, the Interim New Zealand Health Plan, is a transformative strategy aimed at reshaping the country's health system. This interim plan is designed to lay the foundation for a more unified, sustainable, and equitable health service that better serves all New Zealanders. Central to this plan is a strong focus on equity, ensuring that every individual has access to the healthcare they need, irrespective of their background or circumstances.
Placing whānau at the heart of the system: The plan emphasises the importance of whānau in the healthcare system. This approach aims to improve health outcomes and equity by incorporating the voices and needs of consumers and their families, particularly those from Māori, Pacific Peoples, Tāngata Whaikaha Disabled peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse, and rainbow communities. Key areas of focus include better health in communities, maternal and early childhood care, cancer care, chronic health conditions, and mental health services.
Embedding Te Tiriti o Waitangi: Te Pae Tata underscores the commitment to embedding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi across the health sector. This includes implementing the Māori Health Improvement Plan to ensure that Māori health equity is a central accountability for the entire health system.
Developing an inclusive health workforce: The plan highlights the need for a diverse health workforce that reflects the communities it serves. This involves increasing the number of Māori, Pacific, and disabled people in health careers and leadership roles. The goal is to address workforce gaps and ensure that health services are culturally responsive and inclusive.
Improving access to services: Te Pae Tata aims to improve access to healthcare, especially for rural and remote communities, through comprehensive primary and community care teams and enhanced digital health services. This includes better access to telehealth and virtual care options, ensuring that all New Zealanders receive timely and high-quality care.
Te Pae Tata represents a critical step towards achieving health equity in Aotearoa by prioritising the needs of underserved communities and embedding cultural competence and inclusivity into the health system. For more detailed information, you can access the full plan here (Te Whatu Ora).
