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Exotic Mosquito Intercepted at Ports of Auckland
Thursday, 17 April 2003, 9:45 am | Ministry of Health
An imported mosquito discovered at the Ports of Auckland on a ship originating from Japan has been provisionally cleared as likely to be a species already established in New Zealand and not considered a danger to public health. More >>
Health Ministry releases maternity services report
Wednesday, 16 April 2003, 3:26 pm | Ministry of Health
The number of women having caesarean section births in New Zealand hospitals is increasing, a Ministry of Health report on maternity services shows. More >>
SARS - one month later
Monday, 14 April 2003, 11:28 am | Ministry of Health
A MONTH after New Zealand was first alerted to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome it's appropriate to look back on how far we've come, to thank all those who have helped us get where we are and to keep building our readiness and responsiveness, ... More >>
Nurses to assist SARS response at airports
Friday, 11 April 2003, 9:00 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health wishes to clarify the meaning of the word "screening", as used in the media release distributed this afternoon. More >>
SARS awareness welcome but common sense needed
Tuesday, 1 April 2003, 6:14 pm | Ministry of Health
HEIGHTENED awareness of the threat posed by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, linked to the return of New Zealand Sevens supporters who travelled to Hong Kong, seems to have triggered a rash of rumours and speculation the Ministry of Health said today. More >>
New Zealand strengthens SARS readiness
Tuesday, 1 April 2003, 11:01 am | Ministry of Health
NEW ZEALAND has stepped up its ability to deal with the threat posed by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) as health authorities prepare to deal with its arrival in this country, the Ministry of Health says. More >>
Successful Health Workforce Summit meeting
Monday, 31 March 2003, 9:14 am | Ministry of Health
"The summit meeting of 150 delegates from across the health sector held in Wellington over the last two days has demonstrated significant progress towards setting strategic directions for health workforce development in New Zealand." said Professor ... More >>
MoH Keeps Watch As Sars Cases Continue Overseas
Friday, 28 March 2003, 3:40 pm | Ministry of Health
THE Ministry of Health is continuing its vigilance against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, as the number of cases overseas continues to increase. More >>
Every Day One New Zealander Gets TB
Tuesday, 25 March 2003, 8:53 am | Ministry of Health
New Zealanders are being urged today not to forget that this country sees an average of 400 cases of Tuberculosis each year, as the world marks 10 years since TB was declared a global emergency, said Ministry of Health spokesperson Dr Doug Lush. More >>
SARS alert continues
Monday, 24 March 2003, 5:09 pm | Ministry of Health
NEW cases of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in some Asian countries means some New Zealanders could still be at risk of contracting the virus, the Ministry of Health says. More >>
SARS Update
Monday, 24 March 2003, 8:04 am | Ministry of Health
A week after New Zealand's response to the threat of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome began, the World Health Organisation has announced a test may soon be available for the serious virus, the Ministry of Health says. More >>
Second Mosquito Border Interception at Auck Port
Friday, 21 March 2003, 7:12 pm | Ministry of Health
A second mosquito find by Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Quarantine staff in less than two weeks has seen public health authorities take swift action again to prevent an exotic insect from becoming established in this country. More >>
SARS situation improving for New Zealand
Thursday, 20 March 2003, 2:07 pm | Ministry of Health
THE LATEST international information and advice suggest that the threat posed by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome may not be as grim as first feared, the Ministry of Health says. More >>
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome - update
Wednesday, 19 March 2003, 8:56 am | Ministry of Health
NEW Zealand's preparedness and response to the World Health Organisation's global alert on SARS is going well, the Ministry of Health says. More >>
New Zealanders the winners from Health Innovation
Tuesday, 18 March 2003, 1:28 pm | Ministry of Health
Twenty-five finalists in the inaugural New Zealand Health Innovation Awards have come up with ideas and systems that will make a big difference to the lives of New Zealanders, say event sponsors ACC and the Ministry of Health. More >>
New Zealand on alert for mystery illness
Monday, 17 March 2003, 1:44 pm | Ministry of Health
HEALTH OFFICIALS around the country have been alerted to the symptoms of a pneumonia-like illness which has sparked a global alert from the World Health Organisation, killed nine people and infected more than 150 worldwide. More >>
Free Influenza Vaccination Campaign Launched
Monday, 17 March 2003, 9:14 am | Ministry of Health
AS daylight savings begins and with the cooler months approaching, the Ministry of Health is urging people to protect themselves now against influenza - a winter illness that can cause serious health complications and even death. More >>
Action Taken After Mosquito Border Interception
Wednesday, 12 March 2003, 3:20 pm | Ministry of Health
TWO species of exotic mosquito intercepted by Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Quarantine Service at Auckland port have put public health staff there on alert. More >>
Food nutrition information grows
Tuesday, 11 March 2003, 11:27 am | Ministry of Health
New Zealanders are becoming more health conscious and are seeking better information on food so they can improve their eating habits, says Ministry of Health spokesperson Dr Barry Borman. More >>
Saltmarsh Mosquito Eradication Project
Monday, 17 February 2003, 4:20 pm | Ministry of Health
A new base of operations being opened tomorrow in Kaipara officially marks a significant milestone in the biggest programme so far by the Ministry of Health aimed at eradicating an exotic mosquito which can carry a debilitating disease, the Ross River Virus (RRV). More >>
