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Pregnancy Warning Labels To Help Reduce Harm From Anti-Seizure Medicines During Pregnancy
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 11:27 am | Ministry of Health
The cautionary advisory label is similar to the pregnancy warning labels found on other products that have the potential to cause harm to unborn babies. More >>
Statement Following High Court Decision On Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) Midwives
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 3:41 pm | Ministry of Health
The claim was brought by the College and two representative plaintiffs against the Attorney-General on behalf of 1,473 LMC midwives. More >>
New ADHD Prescribing Rules To Improve Access From 1 February
Sunday, 1 February 2026, 3:25 pm | Ministry of Health
Under the updated rules, vocationally registered specialist GPs and nurse practitioners working within their area of practice are able to start stimulant medicines for adults aged 18 and over who have been diagnosed with ADHD. More >>
Ministry Working With FACSNZ To Raise Awareness Of Foetal Anticonvulsant Syndrome
Friday, 14 November 2025, 9:30 am | Ministry of Health
Foetal Anticonvulsant Syndrome (FACS) affects some babies who are exposed to anti-seizure or mood stabilising medicines during pregnancy. More >>
Canterbury Mental Health Review Released
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 12:11 pm | Ministry of Health
Ministry of Health Director of Mental Health Dr John Crawshaw, who undertook the inspection under Section 99 of the Mental Health Act, acknowledges the tragic circumstances prompting this work. More >>
GPs And Nurse Practitioners Able To Start ADHD Treatment From Next Year
Tuesday, 24 June 2025, 11:17 am | Ministry of Health
This is a change to the current system, under which GPs and nurse practitioners can only prescribe ADHD stimulant medicines to patients on a written recommendation from a paediatrician or psychiatrist, or after someone has already been diagnosed with ... More >>
Ministry Of Health To Look Further At Waikato Hospital Event
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 1:42 pm | Ministry of Health
Under the Mental Health Act, the Director of Mental Health has statutory powers to examine the events that took place at Waikato Hospital, including whether an inquiry under Section 95 is required. More >>
Director Of Public Health Appointed
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 12:21 pm | Ministry of Health
She has been involved in many health research projects over the last 20 years with research interests that include population and heart health, health equity, improving health care access, and the health of Pacific peoples. More >>
Director-General Of Health Dr Diana Sarfati Stepping Down
Friday, 14 February 2025, 12:56 pm | Ministry of Health
‘The challenge of restructuring and unifying an entire health system is not to be underestimated. I want to acknowledge the incredible people who I have worked with across the sector who give their all every day,' says Dr Diana Sarfati. More >>
Smoke-free Environments Amendment Act Marks 20 Years
Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 4:11 pm | Ministry of Health
“New Zealanders advocated for this change, and it brought about a fundamental shift where smoking was no longer socially acceptable inside,” says Deputy Director-General Public Health Agency Dr Andrew Old. More >>
Directions To Fluoridate Water Supplies Reconfirmed Following Director-General Of Health Assessment
Wednesday, 4 December 2024, 2:45 pm | Ministry of Health
On Wednesday, the Director-General, Dr Diana Sarfati, wrote to 14 local authorities confirming she had reconsidered the directions in light of section 11 of the Act and considers that each is a justified limitation on the right. More >>
Additional Safeguards For Puberty Blockers
Thursday, 21 November 2024, 11:36 am | Ministry of Health
These tighter controls reflect a level of concern both here and overseas about the increasing use of these medicines for the treatment of gender identity issues without sufficient evidence to support their safety and effectiveness both now and in the ... More >>
Public Consultation Opens On Review Of The End Of Life Choice Act
Thursday, 1 August 2024, 11:00 am | Ministry of Health
The End of Life Choice Act is the law that makes assisted dying legal in New Zealand. It came into force on 7 November 2021, following a public referendum held alongside the 2020 General Election. New Zealanders are invited to share their views The Act ... More >>
Ministry Of Health Remains Committed To Suicide Prevention
Saturday, 6 April 2024, 6:17 pm | Ministry of Health
The proposals that Ministry of Health staff are being consulted on include bringing together suicide prevention expertise with the expertise of our lived experience, system insights and clinical teams. More >>
Leak Investigation Concluded
Thursday, 22 February 2024, 10:40 am | Ministry of Health
Following the leak of confidential Ministry information to an external third party last month, the Ministry of Health began an investigation to determine how this occurred. We can now confirm that the individual responsible has been identified and no longer ... More >>
Director-General Of Health Recommends Time-limited Pause On The Use Of Surgical Mesh For Stress Urinary Incontinence
Wednesday, 23 August 2023, 6:09 am | Ministry of Health
Director-General of Health recommends time-limited pause on the use of female pelvic surgical mesh products to treat stress urinary incontinence The Director-General of Health, Dr Diana Sarfati, has supported, effective 23 August 2023, a time-limited ... More >>
World Health Day: Striving Toward Health For All In Aotearoa New Zealand
Thursday, 6 April 2023, 1:57 pm | Ministry of Health
World Health Day is a chance to both recognise the progress made in improving global public health since the World Health Organization was founded 75 years ago and acknowledge how far we have to go. This year’s World Health Day, celebrated on Friday 7 April, ... More >>
Flu Vaccine To Protect Kiwis This Winter
Saturday, 1 April 2023, 2:37 pm | Ministry of Health
From today, 1.8 million flu vaccines are available to help protect New Zealanders from winter illness, Minister of Health Ayesha Verrall has announced. “Vaccination against flu is safe and will be a first line of defence against severe illness this ... More >>
Be Safe, Get Tested: Syphilis Increase Sparks Concern For Life-threatening Impact On Unborn Babies
Wednesday, 22 March 2023, 2:08 pm | Ministry of Health
Manatū Hauora – Ministry of Health and Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) are asking people to take steps to protect themselves and others from syphilis, including people who are pregnant and their partners, as unborn babies ... More >>
Australian Measles Case Prompts Caution In New Zealand
Sunday, 5 February 2023, 9:13 pm | Ministry of Health
A case of measles in Melbourne reported at the end of January is prompting a caution in New Zealand as passengers on the same flight may have been exposed. Health agencies are asking anyone on an international flight from Abu Dhabi to Melbourne arriving ... More >>
