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Workforce Data Shows Physician Shortages Across Aotearoa New Zealand
Friday, 29 September 2023, 10:05 am | RACP
Workforce data shows concerning shortages of physicians across Aotearoa New Zealand. The Royal Australasian College of Physicians is calling for leaders across the political spectrum to address serious workforce challenges, including a focus on a more representative ... More >>
RACP Stands Up For COVID-19 Vaccinations
Tuesday, 7 September 2021, 12:39 pm | RACP
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) tautoko the call of ‘Doctors Stand Up For Vaccinations’ in presenting a united and evidence-based voice to the people of Aotearoa New Zealand in support of vaccination against COVID-19 for all ... More >>
First dose of COVID-19 vaccines for Māori and Pasifika
Friday, 20 August 2021, 1:57 pm | RACP
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) tautoko the call of Te Rōpū Whakakaupapa Urutā for Māori and Pasifika to be prioritised immediately for a first dose of the vaccine. More >>
Both Sides Now: Doctors Launch Landmark Statement On IndigenousChild Health In Aotearoa NZ And Australia
Thursday, 17 December 2020, 8:19 am | RACP
Tangata ako ana i te whare, te tūranga ki te marae, tau ana. A person nurtured in the community contributes strongly to society. Learn the colonial history of your country. Recognise the strength and resilience of whānau. Understand how ... More >>
Open Letter To The University Of Otago : Medical School Proposal To Introduce Equity Pathway Caps
Friday, 11 September 2020, 9:52 am | RACP
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians’ (RACP) Māori Health Committee was deeply disturbed to hear of the University of Otago’s proposal to introduce caps on students entering medicine through equity pathways. More >>
Health And Disability System Review: Māori Health Authority Proposal Rings Hollow
Wednesday, 24 June 2020, 10:24 am | RACP
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) welcomes the release of the Health and Disability System report, but says that the prioritisation of Hauora Māori is superficial, without a commitment to providing the funding, resourcing, and decision-making ... More >>
New Rental Housing Standards put improving health outcomes
Tuesday, 26 February 2019, 11:34 am | RACP
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) welcomes the new Healthy Homes Standards that set minimum requirements for warm and dry rental properties. More >>
Public health response needed to manage syphilis outbreak
Wednesday, 18 July 2018, 10:00 am | RACP
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) has written to the Associate Minister of Health, Julie-Anne Genter, calling on the NZ Government to urgently set targets and provide additional resources to tackle the syphilis outbreak affecting ... More >>
Water fluoridation: Most effective preventive oral health
Tuesday, 19 February 2013, 11:58 am | RACP
Media Release Water fluoridation: The most effective preventive oral health measure for New Zealand children More >>