Health Minister

The country is 170 pharmacists short, according to the Health Workforce Plan 2023/24 from Te Whatu Ora, but pharmacists say the reality is far worse

Minister of Health Ayesha Verrall says the Government is backing a sustained improvement plan for New Zealand’s health workforce

Health minister Ayesha Verrall has unveiled the Government's plan to tackle the workforce crisis

UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL of the pharmacy workforce is a top priority for health minister Ayesha Verrall.

Unlocking the potential of the pharmacy workforce is a top priority for health minister Ayesha Verrall.

Abolishing the $5 prescription charge is the centre piece for the health system in Budget 2023 

New Zealand has a comprehensive plan in place to ease winter pressure on the health system, Minister of Health Dr Hon Ayesha Verrall announced today

As pressure builds to scrap the $5 prescription copayment, the Government is standing firm on keeping it in place  

Early-career pharmacists might benefit from National’s bonding scheme to retain nurses and midwives 

An Upper Hutt pharmacy is offering more vaccinations at weekends and evenings after a successful drive, including a visit from politicians and an Elvis impersonator. Meanwhile, Pfizer is using superheroes to promote COVID-19 jabs