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Data shows rural New Zealand is over ten per cent behind in Covid-19 vaccinations ahead of Super Saturday.

COVID‑19 vaccination rates in rural areas in New Zealand are significantly lower than in urban areas, an analysis of data by University of Otago

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The New Zealand Rural General Practice Network welcomes the Government’s 2021 resident visa which will allow over 5000 migrant health workers to stay in the country

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Short-staffed and struggling to cope with swabbing and vaccinations on top of their normal duties, rural practitioners are feeling the strain.

Growing concern around the future financial sustainability of community-based general practice has led to the establishment of a unified Caucus to strengthen national representation and contract negotiation on behalf of more than 1000 general practice providers (Contracted Providers) across New Zealand

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Health minister Andrew Little is considering recommendations he received least December on the rural training hubs proposal There’s been no Budget allocation, no further engagement in dialogue...It’s hard to believe this reflects a ministerial priority. Lack of action , Grant Davidson NZRGPN, New Zealand Rural General Practice Network chief executive Grant Davidson says problems facing the rural sector do not appear to be a ministerial prio Oops, please login or sign up to read more.LOGINSU...

In an effort to inspire students to embark on a health career in rural New Zealand the Rural Health Careers Promotion Programme has been touring South Canterbury schools this week.