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Delays To Diagnoses Increase For Endometriosis Patients

Monday, 5 August 2024, 9:23 am | Endometriosis New Zealand

The average delay to diagnosis for those with endometriosis in New Zealand has reached almost 10 years – that’s a decade from first symptoms until endometriosis is confirmed, according to new research. More >>

Largest Ever Endometriosis Study Identifies Patient Priorities

Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 9:23 am | Endometriosis New Zealand

A groundbreaking study into endometriosis patients and supporters in Aotearoa New Zealand has identified three areas for future research that can help improve the healthcare outcomes for individuals with endometriosis. More >>

Workplace Programme Launched To Help Organisations Support Employees With Endometriosis

Thursday, 30 May 2024, 9:00 am | Endometriosis New Zealand

Endometriosis New Zealand (ENZ) has launched a workplace programme for organisations to better support employees with endometriosis. Workplaces have a responsibility to prioritise the health and wellbeing of their employees. More >>

Endometriosis New Zealand Kicks Off Awareness Month With A Call To "Live Well Together"

Friday, 1 March 2024, 10:44 am | Endometriosis New Zealand

Today marks day one of International Endometriosis Awareness Month, observed annually in March. This is an important time for raising awareness about endometriosis and its impact on individuals worldwide as a condition that is estimated to affect more ... More >>

Endometriosis NZ Calls For Bipartisan Support For National Endometriosis Action Plan Following Labour Party Commitment

Sunday, 17 September 2023, 5:48 pm | Endometriosis New Zealand

Endometriosis New Zealand (ENZ) is calling for parties from across the political spectrum to follow the Labour Party's lead and commit to implementing a national action plan for endometriosis. "We're pleased the Labour Party is acknowledging ... More >>

Action Must Follow Release Of Aotearoa New Zealand's First Women's Health Strategy

Thursday, 13 July 2023, 11:35 am | Endometriosis New Zealand

Endometriosis New Zealand (ENZ) is calling for government action to follow the release of Aotearoa New Zealand's first Women's Health Strategy developed by Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health. The strategy was released yesterday, referencing endometriosis ... More >>

Endometriosis New Zealand Calls For National Endometriosis Action Plan

Friday, 17 March 2023, 10:15 am | Endometriosis New Zealand

Endometriosis New Zealand (ENZ) is calling for a national action plan for endometriosis as part of its submission on the proposed Women’s Health Strategy being developed by Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health. “We’re calling for Manatū Hauora to follow ... More >>

Endometriosis New Zealand Farewells Founder Deborah Bush MNZM, QSM

Friday, 1 April 2022, 9:32 am | Endometriosis New Zealand

For over 35 years Deborah Bush has led Endometriosis New Zealand to be at the forefront of internationally recognized services and programmes. Deborah was farewelled in March by the organisation she co-founded. In 1985, along with Margaret McKenzie and ... More >>

Kiwis Encouraged To Take On An Endo Challenge This Endometriosis Awareness Month

Tuesday, 1 March 2022, 9:47 am | Endometriosis New Zealand

March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, and Endometriosis New Zealand (ENZ) is calling on Kiwis to take part in an Endo Challenge to raise awareness of the disease and support the estimated 200 million people affected globally. Endometriosis is a chronic ... More >>

Endometriosis New Zealand Welcomes Four New Board Members

Monday, 15 November 2021, 12:49 pm | Endometriosis New Zealand

Endometriosis New Zealand, Aotearoa’s national endometriosis organisation, has announced the appointment of four new members to its Board - Dr Michael Wynn-Williams, Dr Nicola Ngawati, Sandra Matthews and Felicity Evans. CEO Tanya Cooke, who joined ... More >>

Anger Over Government “Side-lining” The Health Of Hundreds Of Women During COVID

Monday, 28 September 2020, 11:07 am | Endometriosis New Zealand

Endometriosis New Zealand is speaking out on behalf of hundreds of New Zealand women and girls who’ve suffered from a lack of diagnosis and treatment during COVID-19. “During the seven-week lockdown alone we received cries for help from 568 women ... More >>

Endometriosis NZ Chief Executive a Queens Honour recipient

Friday, 9 June 2017, 9:18 am | Endometriosis New Zealand

Deborah Bush, Chief Executive Officer for Endometriosis New Zealand (ENZ), has been awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) during the annual ceremony over the long-weekend for her services to women’s health. More >>

Global recognition for work with endometriosis

Thursday, 1 June 2017, 11:56 am | Endometriosis New Zealand

Endometriosis New Zealand (ENZ) has reinforced its position as a global leader in endometriosis education and management, with the appointment of the organisation’s Chief Executive Officer, Deborah Bush QSM, to the World Endometriosis Society board ... More >>

Menstrual health programme gains medical recognition

Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 11:07 am | Endometriosis New Zealand

Research findings from Endometriosis New Zealand’s world-leading teenage menstrual health education programmed, called me (Menstrual Health and Endometriosis), has now been published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, ... More >>

NZer makes history at international health conference

Tuesday, 29 April 2014, 12:24 pm | Endometriosis New Zealand

Chief executive officer for Endometriosis New Zealand (ENZ), Deborah Bush, will attend the World Congress on Endometriosis in Brazil this week, as the only non-medically trained keynote speaker in the world. More >>

Hamilton Lake Will Be ‘Painted Purple’

Saturday, 2 March 2013, 2:33 pm | Endometriosis New Zealand

Help change the futures of thousands of Waikato women by participating in the fifth annual Purple Walk for Endometriosis Awareness Held at Innes Common, the fun walk around Hamilton Lake attracts more than 500 ‘purple’ participants and raises ... More >>

International Endometriosis Awareness Month

Thursday, 1 March 2012, 5:12 pm | Endometriosis New Zealand

International Endometriosis Awareness month will be launched in New Zealand at the International Women’s Day Breakfast on Thursday 8 March, at the Ellerslie International Flower Show. All proceeds from the event will be donated to support Endometriosis ... More >>

Endometriosis NZ: Inaugural Breakfast, Ellerslie Flower Show

Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 11:38 am | Endometriosis New Zealand

A special breakfast to be held at the International Ellerslie Flower Show one month from now is set to raise funds for a disease affecting tens of thousands of women and girls throughout the country. More >>

'The Big Hug¹ and local display

Monday, 8 March 2010, 10:52 am | Endometriosis New Zealand

This year Endometriosis New Zealand is asking women to give themselves a hug. More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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