Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman
Minister of Health
24 May 2016 Media Statement
Latest health target results – Taranaki
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 Taranaki 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 Taranaki.
“The elective surgery target was again achieved nationally. This Government is committed to delivering more elective
surgery to meet demand - we’ve delivered around 50,000 more surgeries over the last seven years.
“Taranaki surpassed the elective surgery target by 14 per cent.
“Nationally the more heart and diabetes checks target was met for the third consecutive quarter. Taranaki again achieved
per 92 cent.
“Taranaki topped the table on the faster cancer treatment target with 84 per cent. It improved its results on
immunisation coverage for eight month olds and better help for smokers to quit target.
“Further progress is needed on the shorter stays in ED 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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