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Hon Tony Ryall is the Opposition Health Spokesman. He represents the Bay of Plenty Electorate, that spans from the top of the Kaimai Ranges and the fast-growing suburbs of Tauranga City (Papamoa, Bayfair, Maungatapu, Welcome Bay, and Ohauiti) through Te Puke and on to the Whakatane River. First elected as MP for East Cape in 1990, Mr Ryall won his seat from the Labour Party. Following boundary changes he represented Eastern Bay of Plenty electorate (1993-96) and Bay of Plenty electorate (1996- ). Before becoming Health Spokesman at the 2005 election, Mr Ryall was Opposition spokesman on Law and Order for some six years.
The Budget next week will provide $101 million of extra funding over the next four years for more elective operations and scans, and improved cancer services, Health Minister Tony Ryall says.
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With International Nurses Day tomorrow, Health Minister Tony Ryall thanks all nurses for the important contribution they make to the health of New Zealanders.
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State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall today announced new appointments and reappointments across a number of SOEs.
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More patients will get operations sooner as a result of a $7 million investment announced by Health Minister Tony Ryall.
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Maternity services continue to improve thanks to strong clinical leadership by health professionals.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall has congratulated Counties Manukau District Health Board for doing two and half thousand more operations a year than three years ago.
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The Government has today launched a website to provide New Zealanders with information about the Government’s mixed ownership programme.
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A new toolkit to assist district health boards to further reduce waiting times and improve the quality of elective surgery has been launched by Health Minister Tony Ryall.
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Only 495 extra children who are about to turn two need to be immunised before 30 June for New Zealand to achieve the 95 percent immunisation coverage recommended by the World Health Organization this quarter.
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Capital and Coast DHB patients are benefiting from the extra $188 million the government has invested in the DHB since 2009.
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Patients and medical practitioners at rural hospitals and health centres are set to benefit from ultra-fast broadband, Health Minister Tony Ryall and Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams announced today.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall says despite tight times, spending on pharmaceuticals increased by $180 million over the last three years.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall is in Auckland today to congratulate Waitemata DHB on its major achievements in the national health targets, especially the shorter stays in emergency departments target.
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Health Minister and Bay of Plenty MP Tony Ryall has paid tribute to Sir Peter Tapsell who has passed away.
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Young New Zealanders with mental health issues will receive better, faster, more youth-friendly care through the National-led Government’s youth mental health package, says Health Minister Tony Ryall.
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The Mixed Ownership Model Bill had its first reading in Parliament today and has been referred to the Finance and Expenditure Committee.
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The latest quarterly results for the six National Health Targets show record improvements.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall has joined the Healthline team celebrating the 2.5 millionth call to the free 24-hour health advice phone line.
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The Government's six national health targets are being updated in the key preventive health areas of immunisation and cardiovascular disease (CVD), and for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.
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The Government has given Canterbury District Health Board the go ahead to develop a business case for rebuilding the city's hospitals.
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The Government has confirmed the next steps in its mixed ownership programme to offer New Zealanders minority shareholdings in four state-owned energy companies and Air New Zealand.
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State Services Minister Tony Ryall says New Zealanders will be proud their public sector continues to lead the world in integrity.
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The latest quarterly results for the six National Health Targets have been published.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced the members of the Health Promotion Agency Establishment Board.
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WHANGANUI — Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced that the National government has approved a major redevelopment worth more than $3 million for Te Awhina, the Whanganui District Health Board's acute inpatient mental health unit.
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The Ministry of Health has started work with primary care to implement free after-hours GP visits for under six-year-olds.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall and the Minister for Science and Innovation Dr Wayne Mapp have announced funding for three cancer research projects.
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Free visits to the doctor for children aged under six will be extended to after-hours under Government plans released today.
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A demonstration project where pharmacists have taken on a greater role in managing patients on the traditional blood thinning drug Warfarin, has resulted in excellent outcomes for patients and high levels of satisfaction.
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The Government supports Health Select Committee recommendations around the early detection and treatment of prostate cancer which rule out a national screening programme at this stage.
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The four year bowel screening pilot has been launched by National MP, Dr Jackie Blue on behalf of Health Minister Tony Ryall at Waitemata DHB in Auckland today.
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More than half a billion dollars a year is spent by the public health service on diagnosing and treating cancer and this is set to increase more than 20 per cent by 2021.
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The Government has approved a total of $9.4 million in subsidies to improve drinking water supplies in small communities of under 5000 people.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall has welcomed Parliament's unanimous support for the Sleepover Wages (Settlement) Bill, passed today under urgency.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall and the Minister for Science and Innovation Dr Wayne Mapp, have congratulated ESR on their successful international bid for a 5-year, multi-million dollar flu research and surveillance project.
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The Crown Entities Reform Bill has been introduced to the House.
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A Bill to legislate the Sleepover wages settlement will be introduced to the House later today by Health Minister Tony Ryall.
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Better links between the health technology sector and the health service are behind a plan to establish a national health innovation hub, say Economic Development Minister David Carter and Health Minister Tony Ryall.
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A booklet telling people how to get a needs assessment and access home support services has been sent to organisations throughout New Zealand to help ensure people have easy access to the information.
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Cards containing the blood spots from heel prick tests on newborn babies will be kept indefinitely, with greater protections on access to the cards Health Minister Tony Ryall said today.
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The Ministry of Health is to work with experts and Diabetes New Zealand to recommend new ways to support people with diabetes.
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The Government will contribute $90 million towards phasing in the minimum wage for disability support workers on overnight sleepover shifts.
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State Services Minister Tony Ryall has today released the fifth six-monthly update on the government's cap on core government administration.
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CHRISTCHURCH — The Government has approved $15 million for Canterbury District Health Board to relocate Christchurch Hospital's outpatients unit and the Acute Medical Assessment Unit.
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School children at six Flaxmere schools will continue to have their throats swabbed whenever they get a sore throat as part of an extra $12 million of government funding to combat rheumatic fever.
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A record 145,414 patients received elective surgery in the year ended July 2011 says Health Minister Tony Ryall.
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The Government has today released its response to the Health Select Committee's Inquiry into improving New Zealand’s environment to support innovation through clinical trials.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall is today launching a new electronic health record which will give doctors instant access to the medical history of new patients.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall and Education Minister Anne Tolley have launched a partnership with the University of Auckland that will train more doctors and nurses and other health professionals at Whakatane Hospital.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall and Education Minister Anne Tolley have launched a partnership with the Universities of Auckland and Otago that will train more doctors and nurses and other health professionals at Gisborne and Whakatane Hospitals.
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WHAKATANE — Health Minister Tony Ryall today opened a new dialysis unit at Whakatane Hospital giving patients better access to this life sustaining treatment closer to home.
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The national health target results for the final quarter of the 2010/11 year show record numbers of kiwi patients accessing elective surgery, among other improvements in key areas of the public health service.
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The Government has announced an $11 million partnership with the country's rest homes to further improve rest home care.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced appointments and a reappointment to health sector boards.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall says over 100,000 four year olds have now had a B4 School health check, and he is hearing reports of life-changing outcomes for children and their families.
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HAWKE'S BAY — Health Minister Tony Ryall says the old Napier Hospital site, on the market since 2006, has finally been sold.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall has today launched a new initiative in Tauranga designed to improve the lives of people with disabilities.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced five new members of the National Health Committee.
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The Government has announced final decisions on changes that will further reduce the number of government agencies, State Services Minister Tony Ryall announced today.
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TAUPO — Health Minister Tony Ryall has opened the New Zealand Emergency Department Conference in Taupo today, and told guests that the latest health target result for Shorter Stays in Emergency Departments (EDs) reflects well on all involved.
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For the third year in a row, registration for the government's Voluntary Bonding Scheme has exceeded expectations.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced the Government has approved a $37 million state-of-the-art Elective Surgery Centre at North Shore Hospital.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall is today opening a new three level building at Rotorua Hospital marking the completion of stage one of an $83-million redevelopment.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall has congratulated the Lakes District Health Board for achieving 100 per cent in the ‘Better Help for Smokers to Quit’ preventive health target, in the last quarter.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall today announced re-appointments to the New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) board, and a new appointment to the Lakes District Health Board.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall says the Government is delivering on its plan to improve maternity services in New Zealand.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall says the Fifth Annual Report of the Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review committee (2009) confirms that maternity services are performing well, but improvements are needed.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall has approved an extra $800,000 over two years to help nurses better match the needs of their patients with the staff and resources available.
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The Medicines Regulations 1984 and the Medicines (Standing Order) Regulations 2002, have been amended to better align the law with modern medical practice.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced a new set of guidelines is available to help health professionals manage patients with type 2 diabetes.
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State Owned Enterprises Minister Tony Ryall has today announced three new appointments to State Owned Enterprise boards and an airport company board.
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Focused, early health care for vulnerable children and their families makes a real difference to their lives.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced the appointment of Ms Theo Baker, as new Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner.
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The first people on a new Government programme to help overseas-trained doctors prepare for New Zealand registration are about to take their medical exams.
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The Government has pledged a special payment of up to $16 million to Canterbury District Health Board for earthquake related costs in the 2010/11 financial year ending today.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced that four District Health Boards (DHBs) will trial a programme to lift performance in endoscopy units and make procedures such as colonoscopy a more comfortable experience.
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Minister of Health Tony Ryall has released a National Cardiac Surgery Update detailing recent improvements in cardiac surgery in New Zealand.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall and Associate Minister for Health Tariana Turia says that Budget 2011 sees the Government put an extra $130 million into disability support services over four years.
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The Government wants to ensure every New Zealand child has the chance to be protected against preventable diseases, Health Minister Tony Ryall announced today.
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AUCKLAND — Health Minister Tony Ryall welcomes an initiative which is bringing the health and education sectors together to jointly address South Auckland’s health workforce needs.
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The Government has announced the combined pharmaceutical budget for 2011/12 will be $777.4 million – up from $710 million this year.
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AUCKLAND — Health Minister Tony Ryall today opened a state of the art, $9.2 million Dialysis Centre at North Shore Hospital – enabling Waitemata renal patients to receive their care closer to home.
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The countdown is on to get a million New Zealanders immunised against seasonal influenza with almost 950,000 doses of vaccine distributed so far.
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WELLINGTON — The Government has approved a $40 million cash injection for Capital and Coast District Health Board for the 2010/11 financial year.
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The Government is proposing changes that will reduce the number of government agencies as it seeks better value for money, less duplication and improved co-ordination across the state sector, Deputy Prime Minister Bill English and State Services Minister Tony Ryall announced today.
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HAMILTON — The Government has approved a $40 million-plus project at Waikato Hospital, that will create up to 100 construction jobs in Hamilton.
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NEW PLYMOUTH — Health Minister Tony Ryall says Hamilton Radiology's new Positron Emission and Computed Tomography (PET-CT) Centre in Hamilton will give patients from New Plymouth to Hamilton to Gisborne more convenient service, closer to home.
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The latest results of the Government's Health Targets show 99 per cent of patients ready for cancer radiation treatment are starting that treatment within the world gold standard of four weeks.
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Healthcare services will make huge gains thanks to the government’s ultra fast broadband (UFB) initiative.
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Budget 2011 is delivering an extra $2.2 billion to public health services over the next four years, including an additional $585 million in initiatives in 2011/12.
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Budget 2011 delivers an extra $44 million over four years to look after people living with dementia.
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Budget 2011 is delivering the final part of the Government's election commitment to increase the pharmaceuticals budget by $180 million over three years, Health Minister Tony Ryall says.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall will represent New Zealand at two key international health forums during May.
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WELLINGTON — Health Minister Tony Ryall today congratulated Hutt Valley DHB diabetes nurses who are among the first New Zealand registered nurses to independently prescribe medication to their patients.
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The Government today announced new initiatives for maternity services and to help new mothers and their babies.
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The sixth booklet in a Ministry of Health series about the health targets has been released, focused on work happening in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes management.
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TARANAKI — Health Minister Tony Ryall has approved more than half a million dollars in extra funding that could reduce adverse medicines events by at least two-thirds.
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State Services Minister Tony Ryall has yesterday announced the legal merger date for the Ministry of Fisheries (Fisheries) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) will be brought forward to 1 July 2011.
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Nurse graduates wanting to join the Government's voluntary bonding scheme will get priority if they choose to work in mental health or aged care.
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Health Minister Tony Ryall and Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman have congratulated New Zealand broadcasters for voluntarily extending the restrictions on advertising to children.
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