Achieving health for all people - Whakatutuki te oranga hauora mo nga tangata katoa: A framework for pubic health action for the New Zealand Health Strategy- A working document

This document provides a framework for public health action over the next three to five years and beyond. It aims to contribute to the public health goals of the New Zealand Health Strategy (see rec # 5481) by: 1) guiding the work of the Ministry of Health and District Health Boards in planning and funding public and other health services 2) guiding the actions of public health providers 3) providing a framework for action for agencies and organisations that have a role to play in shaping and influencing public health. This document outlines a vision, mission and three overarching goals for public health action. Under the goals, there are five inter-related objectives, each highlighting specific focus areas for public health action. 1) Build strong public health leadership at all levels and across all sectors 2) Encourage effective public health action across the whole of the health sector 3) Promote healthy communities and healthy environments 4) make better use of research and evaluation in developing public health policy and practice 5) Achieve measurable progress on public health outcomes. Also see rec # 7323.