President’s Blog – March & April 2026
Dr Nisha Khot provides updates from March and April.

Follow the latest advocacy news as we speak out on key health issues, influence policy, and work with stakeholders to drive systemic change for better healthcare outcomes.
Health New Zealand boosts funding for maternity ultrasound services.
TV successfully secures government funding to improve care for endometriosis.
On International Women's Day 2026, RANZCOG reflects on the significant gender disparities in healthcare.
TV is concerned about New Zealand's recently announced ban on puberty blockers for young people seeking gender affirming healthcare.
Report details recommendations to sustain the long-term viability of private maternity care.
TV, AGES, FPM, the APS & the NZPS issue a joint statement in response to the Report of the Victoria Government's Inquiry Into Women’s Pain.
TV’s 2025 Private Practice Roundtable aims to address the crisis in Australian private maternity care.
TV has partnered with Birth Trauma Australia (BTA) to launch the Birth Trauma Education Project.
TV and ACM call on health ministers to put a stop to freebirth deaths by enacting consistent national legislation to prevent the intentional practice of giving birth without a registered healthcare professional, such as a midwife or doctor, present.
Health New Zealand boosts funding for maternity ultrasound services.
TV successfully secures government funding to improve care for endometriosis.
On International Women's Day 2026, RANZCOG reflects on the significant gender disparities in healthcare.
TV is concerned about New Zealand's recently announced ban on puberty blockers for young people seeking gender affirming healthcare.
Report details recommendations to sustain the long-term viability of private maternity care.
TV, AGES, FPM, the APS & the NZPS issue a joint statement in response to the Report of the Victoria Government's Inquiry Into Women’s Pain.