Health And Wellbeing Support Underway For Storm-Hit CommunitiesHon Simeon BrownMinister of HealthHon Matt DooceyMinister for Mental HealthWork is underway to support health services in storm-affected regions, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey say. “Despite the scale of these severe weather events, health services across the country remain operational and continue to deliver care as usual.”Mr Doocey says coordination is underway across all affected districts to provide targeted mental health support. We’re working to ensure the health system is ready to provide whatever support is needed as communities navigate this tragic situation,” Mr Doocey says. Working alongside local iwi, they are supporting community wellbeing while ensuring core health services remain uninterrupted.”Advertisement - scroll to continue readingMr Brown says Health New Zealand’s National Public Health Service is working closely with local authorities and Civil Defence Emergency Management partners to assess and manage environmental health risks. I want to acknowledge the tireless work of frontline staff, including health workers, who continue to look after our communities during this challenging time,” Mr Brown says.