Waikato DHB secures training accreditation after two yearsMARK TAYLOR/STUFF The Waikato District Health Board lost its obstetrics and gynaecology accreditation in December 2015. Waikato District Health Board has regained its obstetrics and gynaecology accreditation, after being stripped of it more than two years ago. The loss meant junior doctors couldn't be trained by the DHB and Women's Health Services were affected. MARK TAYLOR/STUFF Waikato DHB interim chief executive Derek Wright said regaining the accreditation was a promising start to 2018. READ MORE:* Waikato DHB confident of securing training accreditation* Reports highlight ongoing concerns for Waikato Hospital Women's Health service* Waikato DHB loses training accreditationAnd it's a win to kick off the year after a tumultuous 2017, interim chief executive Derek Wright said.

Source: Stuff February 13, 2018 19:30 UTC