AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMAPAS Dispute: ACT’s David Seymour says a review of the Māori and Pacific Admissions Scheme hasn’t proven it’s not “racial discrimination”, while the University of Auckland argues MAPAS is vital for building the Māori and Pacific doctor workforce. Hospital Accountability: Gareth Lowndes says an HDC report into delayed care at Middlemore Hospital over his mother’s death still leaves systemic failures unaddressed, including triage and referral issues. Meningitis Vaccines: The Meningitis Foundation is pushing for bipartisan funding of fully funded adolescent meningitis vaccination, arguing unequal access is driving preventable deaths. Mental Health Breakthrough: New Zealand has approved MDMA-assisted therapy for severe PTSD, with Deputy PM David Seymour backing the move. Primary Care Access: Free cervical screening from 1 March 2027 is welcomed by GPs, but they warn access gaps may remain. Workforce Pressure: Labour says nurse shortages are worsening in Taranaki and Manawatū, while Health NZ contract cuts leave home support workers facing job insecurity. Safety & Prevention: A coroner calls for mandatory reporting of drivers unfit long-term after a truck driver died; separately, an e-scooter crash story highlights how helmets can be life-saving. Meds & Policy: Pharmac-funded flu vaccine access for under-fives is expanding as influenza activity rises.
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