About Us

Background

The National Health Epidemiology and Quality Assurance Advisory Committee (EpiQual) was established under section 17 of the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000. It was appointed by, and accountable to, the Minister of Health.

On 1 February 2007 the Minister of Health, Hon Pete Hodgson, announced new members and a new name for the Committee - the Quality Improvement Committee (QIC).