GPA news
Response to Pharmac proposal to extend childhood vaccinations to pharmacists
From the members and Board of General Practitioners Aotearoa Dear Colleagues, Thank you for asking for feedback on the proposal to extend vaccinations to pharmacists. We acknowledge there is a serious shortfall in vaccination targets in New Zealand, some areas having rates as low as 60-70%. Internationally there are concerning cases of preventable diseases like…
Briefing to the incoming Minister of Health
From the members and Board of General Practitioners AotearoaTo the Honourable Dr Shane Reti,First and foremost, many congratulations on being elected Minister of Health. We are hopeful having a current colleague as Minister will result in an excellent working relationship with you, and an informed understanding of the issues.As a newly formed representative organisation and…