Tag: pharmac
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ACT New Zealand Details Policy Advancements on Public Service, Vaccine Access, and Regulatory Reform
ACT New Zealand details policy advancements, including expanded vaccine access, a public service overhaul aiming for $2.4 billion in savings, and the Ministry for Regulation's findings on 267 regulatory entities.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsLabour PartyEconomyMedical ScienceSocial Issues ACT New ZealandDavid SeymourPharmacPublic ServiceMinistry for RegulationVaccine AccessGovernment PolicyPoliticsElection
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Pharmac Proposes Major Vaccine Program Expansion in New Zealand
Pharmac proposes expanding New Zealand's vaccine program, offering funded flu shots to young children and securing supplies for 17 other vaccines. The plan, welcomed by Minister David Seymour, aims to boost protection for over 1.5 million people.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEducation PharmacVaccinesInfluenzaChildrenPublic HealthImmunizationNew Zealand Government
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Pharmac Proposes Wider Access to Type 2 Diabetes Medicines in New Zealand
Pharmac's proposal aims to expand access to three key type 2 diabetes medicines by removing ethnicity criteria and lowering risk thresholds. This change, welcomed by ministers, could benefit thousands of New Zealanders, improving health outcomes and reducing hospital admissions.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEconomy PharmacType 2 DiabetesMedicinesHealthcareEmpagliflozinLiraglutideNew Zealand Government
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ACT Party Pushes for Liquor Law Changes Ahead of Christchurch Stadium Opening
ACT is urging Parliament to amend liquor licensing laws to allow hospitality venues in Christchurch to serve alcohol past midnight on April 24, coinciding with the Super Rugby Pacific 'Super Round' and the opening of Te Kaha Stadium.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessMediaHealth ACT PartyLiquor LicensingChristchurchTe Kaha StadiumSocial MediaPharmacCharter SchoolsElection
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ACT Party Highlights Legislative Achievements in Lawmaking, Medicines, and Firearms
ACT celebrates passing the Regulatory Standards Bill for lawmaking transparency, the Medicines Amendment Bill for faster drug access, and a firearms law overhaul targeting criminals, while streamlining processes for responsible firearm owners.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsMedical ScienceLegal ACT PartyRegulatory Standards BillMedicines Amendment BillArms ActNicole McKeeDavidPharmac
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ACT Party Highlights Legislative Achievements in Key Sectors
ACT Party outlines progress in healthcare, employment, justice, and education, emphasizing practical reforms and efficient services. Key initiatives include new medicine funding, Holidays Act changes, and court backlog reduction.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessLegalEducationEmployment and LaborMedical ScienceState Governments ACT PartyHolidays ActPharmacNicole McKeeHealthcareJustice SystemACT Party NZ