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Ministry of Health - Latest News [Page 104]
Privileged Statement - Chinese medicines withdrawn
Friday, 14 February 2003, 5:13 pm | Ministry of Health
Two Chinese medicines being sold as herbal remedies are being withdrawn because they illegally contain pharmacy-only medicines, says Director-General of Health Dr Karen Poutasi. More >>
Travellers to South Pacific warned of dengue fever
Thursday, 13 February 2003, 2:33 pm | Ministry of Health
New Zealand travellers to the South Pacific are being reminded to avoid being bitten by mosquitos after continued reports of a dengue fever in some countries there, The Ministry of Health said today. More >>
Reporting on Radiation Treatment Waiting Times
Thursday, 13 February 2003, 9:11 am | Ministry of Health
Issues resulting from a change in the way data is reported to the Ministry of Health have caused a delay in getting information on radiation waiting times placed online, spokesperson Colin Feek said today. More >>
How to have your say on Cancer Control
Monday, 3 February 2003, 12:18 am | Ministry of Health
Public meetings will begin next week around the country so people can have their say on how to control this country's second leading cause of death - cancer. More >>
Maternity services consumer survey released
Friday, 31 January 2003, 11:20 am | Ministry of Health
A survey of almost 3000 women who gave birth last year shows a general satisfaction with maternity services, Ministry of Health national maternity manager Barbara Browne said today. More >>
Ministry releases mental health promotion strategy
Wednesday, 29 January 2003, 1:23 pm | Ministry of Health
A new, five-year approach to promoting mental health in New Zealand is being released today by the Ministry of Health. More >>
Health D-G Warns of Traditional Medicines
Tuesday, 21 January 2003, 10:20 am | Ministry of Health
Director-General of Health Dr Karen Poutasi is today warning people to stop taking eleven traditional Chinese medicines sold as herbal remedies after investigation and testing revealed they contain prescription medicines and toxic substances. More >>
Drinking water survey encourages more monitoring
Friday, 10 January 2003, 11:40 am | Ministry of Health
THE latest survey of drinking water quality shows a small increase in access to safe drinking water when compared to former monitoring standards, however water suppliers are still catching-up with new standards. More >>
Second state of the nation's health
Tuesday, 24 December 2002, 9:27 am | Ministry of Health
LIFE expectancy at birth for New Zealanders has increased steadily since 1950 - but for a newborn Maori or Pacific child it's still nine and five years less respectively than for Europeans and others. More >>
Ministry of Health welcomes mosquito review
Monday, 23 December 2002, 1:04 pm | Ministry of Health
Recommendations made by the Office of the Auditor-General after reviewing the official response to the southern saltmarsh mosquito incursion are already being implemented, the Ministry of Health said today. More >>
Timing Update On Meningococcal Vaccine Project
Monday, 23 December 2002, 1:00 pm | Ministry of Health
THE Ministry of Health today announced an updated timeframe for the group B meningococcal vaccination campaign. More >>
Aspestos to be removed from MoH building
Thursday, 19 December 2002, 2:00 pm | Ministry of Health
Material containing very small amounts of asbestos will be removed from the Ministry of Health head office in Wellington over the next few months, starting when the Ministry is closed for the Christmas break. More >>
Sanitary works subsidy scheme
Thursday, 19 December 2002, 11:18 am | Ministry of Health
Communities can now prepare applications for subsidies to upgrade or build new sewage treatment plants, the Ministry of Health announces today. More >>
Conviction and Fine for Unregistered Dental Work
Wednesday, 18 December 2002, 4:15 pm | Ministry of Health
A second man has been convicted and fined for practising dentistry without registration in the Manukau district court. More >>
Tobacco prosecution sends strong warning
Tuesday, 17 December 2002, 2:59 pm | Ministry of Health
Today's successful prosecution for illegally discounting cigarettes is one of the most serious breaches to date of the Smoke-Free Environments Act 1990, says the Ministry of Health. More >>
Ministry of Health to buy smallpox vaccine
Monday, 16 December 2002, 3:41 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has decided in principle to buy smallpox vaccine, as part of its planning for the remote possibility of the virus being used in a terrorist attack. More >>
Higher Profile Planned for Fluoride Benefits
Thursday, 12 December 2002, 11:16 pm | Ministry of Health
A new national coordination service to raise the awareness of the benefits of fluoridated water without them will be set up next year, the Ministry of Health said today. More >>
Organisation To Ensure Success of Health IT
Thursday, 12 December 2002, 11:00 am | Ministry of Health
HEALTH Minister Annette King today launched a new Ministerial Committee that will oversee the development of health information standards in the sector, providing an essential component in its future direction. More >>
Enhanced surveillance after 2nd mosquito discovery
Wednesday, 11 December 2002, 5:36 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ports of Auckland are under enhanced public health surveillance after the second interception this week of exotic mosquito specimens. More >>
Managing NZ's Risk of Radiation Exposure
Tuesday, 10 December 2002, 3:38 pm | Ministry of Health
DRAMATIC changes in radiation use in the past half century have meant New Zealand's radiation protection legislation has fallen behind, and the Ministry of Health is seeking input on how best to update it. More >>
