Patients identified as being at risk of being hepatitis C positive are able to be screened at a range of service providers. If any of these patients are hepatitis C antibody positive they can then engage with general practice in order to have further testing and possible treatment initiated.

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. Early detection of persistent HPV infections through HPV Primary Screening, in addition to HPV vaccination efforts, is intended to help the country meet its goal of eliminating cervical cancer.

Treatment of ingested metal foreign body in children with no red flags i.e. if object is a disc battery, sharp object, object >5cm, multiple magnets.

This programme is available for people with type 2 diabetes who need to start insulin. The service provides funding for an initial consultation to start insulin and one follow up appointment.

This programme provides funding for IV iron infusions for patients who meet the PHARMAC special authority criteria for prescribing subsidised ferric carboxymaltose (Ferinject) in the community.

Administration of IV adenosine treatment for patients with rapid palpitations and a systolic BP >100. 

This programme provides funding for contraceptive consultation including administration of Depo Provera, and the insertion of contraceptive implants and IUDs to target populations.

As part of the Tairāwhiti District Health (TDH) Mental Health and Addiction Services –12 months of free care is available to eligible patients.

This funding is for the assessment and treatment of Monkeypox.

Treatment of adults with suspicion of pathological fracture where there is no history of injury and children aged 8-16 years for suspicion of SUFE (unexplained hip, or knee pain, especially if the hip is internally rotated and flexed).