Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman

Minister of Health

24 May 2016 Media Statement
Latest health target results – Auckland

Health Minister Jonathan Coleman says the health targets continue to drive performance across the health system, with the gains made in the previous quarter largely maintained in Auckland DHB.

“The health targets are important as they help to deliver better, faster access to key health services for New Zealanders,” says Dr Coleman.

“These results are a credit to the health professionals in Auckland DHB.

“Nationally the more heart and diabetes checks target was met for the third consecutive quarter. Auckland again achieved 92 per cent, topping the table.

“Auckland also met the shorter stays in ED target with 95 per cent, and increased its results on the faster cancer treatment target.

“Further progress is needed on elective surgery, immunisation coverage of eight month olds, and better help for smokers to quit target.”

The new childhood obesity health target will replace the more heart and diabetes checks target from 1 July. Heart and diabetes checks will remain an accountability measure for DHBs to ensure the gains made are not lost.

The results for Quarter Three 2015/16 (January-March) can be found at:www.health.govt.nz

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