There were too many indicators. There was a lack of emphasis on treatment and the ongoing management of disease. There were no nationally agreed strategies designed to realise change towards the targets. It is expected that if a matter is reflected in State priorities, the State would adopt indicators consistent with the national priorities and report accordingly. Further work be done on developing a mechanism to identify future National Health Priority Areas.
Focused action needs to supplement the data development activities.
A consolidated report on progress in all of the disease priorities areas was requested by Ministers. It will provide a summary of the status of the nation's health in terms of the four initial priority areas, and will outline gaps and deficiencies in our understanding of the impact of the conditions on the community.