2003/04 – 2005/06 SERVICE PLAN Ministry of Health Planning

Introduction

Since June 2001 the government has been introducing ambitious and wide ranging health system reforms. The innovations and improvements associated with these reforms reflect the government's desire to create a publicly-funded health services system that:

• is patient-centred;
• provides accessible, high quality services;
• results in improved health and wellness; and
• is sustainable and affordable over the long term.

This service plan for the Ministry of Health Planning (MOHP) and its companion document the service plan for the Ministry of Health Services (MOHS) continues with reform efforts started in 2001. It sets out the priority strategies for the healthcare system for the next three years and articulates the respective responsibilities of the Ministries of Health and their health system partners in achieving these priorities. These strategies support the attainment of the government's goals and strategic objectives as well as fulfill our obligations under the First Ministers' Accord on Health Renewal.

To reflect the corresponding roles of the two ministries, elements of this plan — the vision, mission, values, ministry goals, planning context and core businesses — are also included in the service plan for the Ministry of Health Services. Each plan also shares common goals and objectives. However, most strategies and performance measures are different, reflecting the separate roles each ministry has in meeting common goals. The reader is therefore reminded to review the two ministries' plans in unison.