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Methamphetamine Action Plan To Make A Difference
Friday, 23 May 2003, 11:44 am | Ministry of Health
The intersectoral action plan announced by the Government yesterday to deal with New Zealand's methamphetamine problem is a positive move for the health of New Zealanders, the Ministry of Health said today. More >>
Updated travel advice regarding SARS
Friday, 23 May 2003, 12:58 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health's travel advice has been updated today to reflect the latest international information on SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). More >>
DHB hospitals tracking ahead of planned deficits
Friday, 16 May 2003, 5:03 pm | Ministry of Health
Most of the country's 21 district health boards (DHBs) hospital arms have reported better than planned financial results for the third quarter and the nine months to the end of March, the Ministry of Health said today. More >>
Further updated travel advice regarding SARS
Friday, 16 May 2003, 4:59 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health's travel advice has been updated today to reflect the latest international information on SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). More >>
Keeping New Zealand safe from SARS
Wednesday, 14 May 2003, 5:38 pm | Ministry of Health
PEOPLE arriving in New Zealand will be required to provide details on their travel history and health from late May as health and border control authorities step up their SARS preparedness. More >>
Health Innovations Awards Winners Announced
Tuesday, 13 May 2003, 8:40 am | Ministry of Health
Wellington Independent Practitioners' Association retinal screening programme won both the supreme award and the popular choice award at the inaugural New Zealand Health Innovation Awards announced tonight at a ceremony at Te Papa in Wellington. More >>
Thermo imaging camera to trial at Auckland Airport
Friday, 9 May 2003, 8:51 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is to explore how useful a thermo imaging camera will be in enhancing our border protection against SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). More >>
Ministry welcomes internet offences conviction
Friday, 9 May 2003, 12:24 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health says the conviction of an Auckland pharmacist and his company sends a clear message to anyone contemplating the sale of prescription medicines by the internet without a bona fide doctor consultation and prescription. More >>
Ministry reminds people of free flu vaccination
Wednesday, 7 May 2003, 12:27 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is reminding people most at risk of catching influenza this winter to take advantage of the free influenza vaccination before the end of June. More >>
More moves to protect New Zealanders from SARS
Friday, 2 May 2003, 6:38 pm | Ministry of Health
NEW ZEALANDERS recently returned from SARS-affected countries are having elective services in public hospitals deferred, and being asked not to visit people in hospital for two weeks after their return. More >>
Three-yearly cervical screening reduces cancer
Friday, 2 May 2003, 10:50 am | Ministry of Health
New Zealand evidence shows that population based cervical screening is beneficial for the people it is targeted at, National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP) clinical leader Dr Hazel Lewis said today. More >>
New Zealand reports probable SARS case
Wednesday, 30 April 2003, 9:09 am | Ministry of Health
A HAWKE'S Bay woman who fits the international criteria for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome is to be the first New Zealand case reported to the World Health Organisation, the Ministry of Health says. More >>
New Zealand reports probable SARS case
Tuesday, 29 April 2003, 7:44 pm | Ministry of Health
A HAWKE'S Bay woman who fits the international criteria for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome is to be the first New Zealand case reported to the World Health Organisation, the Ministry of Health says. More >>
Investigating Pan Pharmaceuticals medicines
Tuesday, 29 April 2003, 4:41 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health's medicines and medical devices safety authority, Medsafe, is aware of only three over-the-counter medicines manufactured by Pan Pharmaceuticals which may been distributed in New Zealand. More >>
Looking to recognise Health IM Innovation
Tuesday, 29 April 2003, 2:32 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health, in conjunction with Health Informatics New Zealand (HINZ) have put out a call to the health sector in New Zealand, to submit their IM innovations for recognition in a health and disability information management award. More >>
Further updated travel advice regarding SARS
Monday, 28 April 2003, 8:44 am | Ministry of Health
In light of recent increases in transmission and cases of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) in Taiwan, the Ministry of Health is upgrading its travel advice on Taiwan from level 3 risk to level 2 risk. More >>
Updated Travel Advice regarding SARS
Monday, 28 April 2003, 8:42 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health today updated its travel advice relating to Toronto, in Canada. To keep in line with World Health Organisation recommendations the Ministry now advises that people should consider postponing all non-essential travel to Toronto. More >>
Data Problems for Oncology Waiting Times
Thursday, 24 April 2003, 8:51 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is working with District Health Boards to resolve issues surrounding the new way waiting times for cancer treatment are being recorded, spokesperson Dr Colin Feek said today. More >>
SARS Nurses At NZ's International Airports
Wednesday, 23 April 2003, 12:37 am | Ministry of Health
NURSES are now on site at Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch airports to assist people with information and advice about Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), the Ministry of Health said today. More >>
Complementary & Alternative Medicines Way Forward
Wednesday, 23 April 2003, 12:19 am | Ministry of Health
A discussion document that will help shape future advice provided by the committee on complementary and alternative medicines has just been released by the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Complementary and Alternative Health (MACCAH). More >>
