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New Zealand's health system is quietly getting better on 19 of 25 measures

Health New Zealand reports 19 of its 25 performance measures improved year-on-year: elective treatment within four months rose from 63.9% to 72.6%, childhood immunisation ticked up, and hospital falls and pressure injuries fell. Unflashy, incremental, and exactly what patients feel.

The upbeat factorBetter care, measured in thousands of shorter waits.
✓ Verified · NZ Doctor · 2026-09-25 · New Zealand
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