Tanya Cooke
Tanya Cooke is the CEO of Endometriosis New Zealand, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and improving the treatment and diagnosis of endometriosis in the country. Cooke has been an advocate for better healthcare access for women suffering from this often-misunderstood condition, calling for a national action plan to ensure timely diagnoses and appropriate support. She emphasizes the need for increased education about endometriosis and its impacts on reproductive health, particularly for young women.
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Endometriosis New Zealand chief executive Tanya Cooke said adopting the new guideline would bring New Zealand into line with global best practice.
Advocates urge New Zealand to adopt new endometriosis treatment guidelines
New Zealand· 2025-08-10
Tanya Cooke is the chief executive of Endometriosis New Zealand and has highlighted the inadequate level of care for Kiwis with the condition.
Christchurch endometriosis patient ‘rejected’ by public health systemNew Zealand· 2025-07-21
Tanya Cooke is the chief executive of Endometriosis New Zealand and discusses recovery from laparoscopy surgery.
Endometriosis: Tronque bodycare founder Tanné Snowden on the disease’s ‘mental toll’New Zealand· 2025-07-19
Chief executive Tanya Cooke said it had repeatedly heard the lack of funding for first-line treatments had led to delays in symptom management.
Endometriosis: Tauranga woman welcomes Pharmac’s decision to fund CerazetteNew Zealand· 2025-03-16
Chief executive Tanya Cooke said it had repeatedly heard the lack of funding for first-line treatments had led to delays in symptom management.
Endometriosis: Tauranga woman welcomes Pharmac’s decision to fund CerazetteNew Zealand· 2025-03-16Tanya Cooke, chief executive of Endometriosis New Zealand, discusses the average wait time for an endometriosis diagnosis in the country.
Endometriosis Awareness Month: Hamilton woman shares her long journey to diagnosisNew Zealand· 2025-03-06
Tanya Cooke is the CEO of Endometriosis New Zealand, advocating for better awareness and treatment of the condition.
Endometriosis: Kiwi woman reveals the true cost of living with endo in New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-02-18
