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Indoor air affecting our health ?
Monday, 9 December 2002, 5:02 pm | Ministry of Health
New Zealand's poor indoor air quality is contributing to ill health particularly in older people, young children and Mäori, a report released to Government today shows. More >>
Mosquito larvae and pupae discovered in ship
Monday, 9 December 2002, 4:55 pm | Ministry of Health
Auckland public health and MAF Quarantine Service officials are on alert after the discovery early this morning of larvae and pupae believed to be from exotic mosquitoes which can carry a dangerous disease. More >>
Updated Guidelines to Improve Tuberculosis Control
Friday, 6 December 2002, 10:16 am | Ministry of Health
Latest guidelines on tuberculosis produced by the Ministry of Health are intended to help control the disease in New Zealand, the authors of the report said today. More >>
Health Expenditure Trends in New Zealand 1990-2001
Wednesday, 4 December 2002, 11:01 am | Ministry of Health
The report provides estimates of health and disability services expenditure in New Zealand between 2000-2001, and at the aggregate level, on a per capita basis, by source of funds in nominal and in real terms between 1990-2001. More >>
Older people's care under spotlight at workshop
Monday, 2 December 2002, 5:55 pm | Ministry of Health
SHARING ideas and experiences is the key to tomorrow's Ministry of Health-sponsored workshop in Wellington, aimed at improving the care of older people. More >>
Fluoridated Water the Best Option says Ministry of
Friday, 29 November 2002, 3:09 pm | Ministry of Health
The overwhelming evidence on putting fluoride into water supplies shows its safe, and very effective in preventing tooth decay, Dr Colin Tukuitonga from the Ministry Of Health said today. More >>
Vigilance needed in battle against HIV/AIDS
Friday, 29 November 2002, 9:51 am | Ministry of Health
All New Zealanders must remain vigilant and take responsibility for helping to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, the Ministry of Health said today. More >>
Old and out-of-date public health laws revamp
Friday, 29 November 2002, 12:49 am | Ministry of Health
FUNDAMENTAL changes to "out-of-touch", and nearly 50-year-old Public Health legislation are needed and the Ministry of Health wants New Zealanders to help shape future law. More >>
Commitment to general practice in new appointment
Wednesday, 27 November 2002, 2:39 pm | Ministry of Health
A HIGH-PROFILE appointment within the Ministry of Health clearly signals our belief that working with General Practitioners and other primary health care providers offers the best chance of improving the overall wellbeing of New Zealanders, Director-General ... More >>
Regulations will provide greater consistency
Tuesday, 26 November 2002, 3:06 pm | Ministry of Health
NEW health regulations coming into force next month will provide a strengthened framework for delegated powers to nurses and some other healthcare workers, to supply and administer medicines. More >>
Adult Meningococcal Deaths Ring A Warning
Monday, 25 November 2002, 6:02 pm | Ministry of Health
THE unrelated deaths of two adults from meningococcal disease within 10 days of each other highlight the need for people of all ages to be alert for symptoms. More >>
New Elective Services Website
Tuesday, 19 November 2002, 8:57 am | Ministry of Health
INFORMATION on elective services will be more up to date and easily available with the launch of a new website http://www.electiveservices.org.nz, Ministry of Health spokesperson Brenda Bromell said today. More >>
Healthy lifestyle best defence
Monday, 18 November 2002, 4:51 pm | Ministry of Health
NOW is the time to act on promises to eat smarter and get more physical with the launch today of Diabetes Awareness Week, says Ministry of Health spokesperson Dr Sandy Dawson. More >>
Working to improve Mäori health
Wednesday, 13 November 2002, 5:36 pm | Ministry of Health
Improving the health status of Mäori is a challenge all mainstream health and disability agencies must tackle, Director-General of Health Dr Karen Poutasi said today. More >>
WHO gives thumbs up to "Smokefree" NZ
Wednesday, 13 November 2002, 4:51 pm | Ministry of Health
THREE New Zealand sports personalities will shoot hoops with a World Health Organization boss as part of celebrations this Friday, when the WHO presents an award to the Health Sponsorship Council for clearing the air of tobacco sponsorship in New Zealand. More >>
MOH urges people using Felo ER to see their GPs
Wednesday, 13 November 2002, 9:32 am | Ministry of Health
People taking Felo ER, a medicine being recalled by Pacific Pharmaceuticals Ltd, should see their GP about an alternative treatment as soon as possible, the Ministry of Health said today. More >>
Domestic violence guidelines launched
Monday, 11 November 2002, 9:38 am | Ministry of Health
HEALTH care providers will be better-equipped to help adult and child victims of family violence with the launch today of new practical guidelines from the Ministry of Health. More >>
MOH consults on referred services report
Tuesday, 5 November 2002, 6:22 pm | Ministry of Health
A report on the future funding and management of drugs and laboratory tests will make an important contribution to reducing health inequalities among New Zealanders, Director-General of Health Dr Karen Poutasi said today. More >>
Contract For Work in "Desolate Moonscape"
Tuesday, 5 November 2002, 10:47 am | Ministry of Health
IT'S hard to find a good reason to make a trip to Mauritania according to The Lonely Planet guide on the internet, which describes the West African country as, among other things, "one of the least trodden spots in the world" - but that hasn't stopped ... More >>
Ringfence Protection Project
Monday, 4 November 2002, 9:32 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ringfence Protection Project - a joint Mental Health Commission/Ministry of Health initiative - is part of an ongoing series of routine reviews of health providers' mental health services spending. More >>
