Director-General of Health, Dr Diana Sarfati, has supported, effective 23 August 2023, a time-limited pause on the use of surgical mesh for stress urinary incontinence.

The recommendation is that a time-limited pause is in place until specified conditions taken to minimise harm linked to the procedure for women are met to lift the pause.

Find out more at the Ministry of Health website below:

https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/hospitals-and-specialist-care/surgical-mesh

Other key features:

• Providing care to yourself and those close to you 

• Updated Telehealth statement 

• Intern training and education 

• Consultation | Disclosure of harm following an adverse event

• Manatū Hauora | Surgical mesh