129.037 Mahitahi Hauora Annual Report 2023-24 v8 - Low Res Spreads - Flipbook - Page 26
Mahitahi Hauora Annual Report - 2023/2024
Tīmatanga Oranga
Starting Well
Introduction
This year, the focus for the
Starting Well portfolio was
improving the uptake of
immunisations, which was
facilitated with short-term
funding from Te Aka Whai Ora |
Māori Health Authority.
In Tai Tokerau there are
complex challenges around
immunisation, which is
demonstrated in our rate of
immunisation declines which,
at 19% for tamariki reaching 2
years old, is almost three times
the national rate.
Since funding to improve
immunisation uptake ceased, we
have focussed on opportunities
to support and work alongside
several Māori Health Providers.
This has led to the development
and implementation of clinical
referral pathways enabling key
community providers to deliver
care closer to home.
Cristina Ross
Network and Innovation
Manager
^ Cristina Ross (Network and Innovation Manager), at 2023
Mokopuna Day Out promoting the bene昀椀ts of childhood
immunisations.
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