Statement of Intent 2007–2010

From the Minister

Table of Contents:

From the Minister

Part 1: Introduction and Health Context

Part 2: The Government’s Priorities

Part 3: The Ministry’s Vision and Outcomes Framework

Part 4: What the Ministry Does

Part 5: Measuring the Ministry’s Progress

Part 6: The Ministry’s Strategy: ‘Better Health for All’

Part 7: Financial Information

References

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I am pleased to present the Ministry of Health’s Statement of Intent for 2007–10. This Statement of Intent builds upon the work undertaken in previous years’ Statements of Intent and provides a focus for the Ministry and the health and disability sector.

The New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000 requires the New Zealand Health Strategy and the New Zealand Disability Strategy to be in place to provide the framework for the health and disability sector’s overall direction. The Ministry’s priorities for 2007 and beyond are set within the context of these strategies and the recently announced priorities of the Government for the next decade.

I have defined a priority as a service or activity needing concerted action this year, other than already signalled requirements such as improved elective services. These priorities are the same as 2006/07, but have all advanced somewhat.

Chronic disease.
Child and youth services.
Primary health care.
Health of older people.
Infrastructure.
Value for money.

Within each of these areas the Ministry has identified a number of initiatives that contribute to the improvement of health status, and health and disability support services.

As required by section 39(2)(b)(i) of the Public Finance Act 1989, I confirm that this Statement of Intent is consistent with the policies and performance expectations of the Government.

Hon Pete Hodgson
Minister of Health

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