Epidemiologist warns of data gap as Ministry of Health cuts flu tool
Thursday 18 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Ministry of Health, Healthline
The Ministry of Health is not renewing its contract for the FluTracking tool to reduce costs. Epidemiologist Michael Baker says the decision is short-sighted and will create a significant surveillance gap. The online tool currently surveys approximately 40,000 people throughout the year.