MidCentral District Health Board

MidCentral DHB is responsible for “improving, promoting and protecting” the health of local residents and the communities in which they live. The Board is accountable to the Minister of Health, and responsible for around $544 million per year. This involves assessing the health status of the district, and determining what funds should be directed to preventing illness (via primary health and public health service) while continuing to provide and improve existing hospital and other specialist services. The quantity, value and diversity of health and disability support services is large, and MidCentral DHB receives around $544 million each year.