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Latest Oncology Waiting Times
Wednesday, 24 April 2002, 2:43 pm | Ministry of Health
The number of patients who had to wait more than six weeks for cancer radiation treatment dropped by 59 percent in February compared with January figures, latest oncology waiting times show. More >>
1999 Suicide Statistics Lowest Since 1994
Tuesday, 23 April 2002, 11:42 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health says new figures released today showing a decline in suicide deaths in 1999 are encouraging but New Zealand's suicide rate is still too high. More >>
Improvements For Maternity Carers And Mums
Friday, 19 April 2002, 12:06 am | Ministry of Health
Midwives, general practitioners and specialists offering maternity care get a pay increase under a revised maternity contract announced by the Ministry of Health today. More >>
National Health Committee Praised
Thursday, 18 April 2002, 11:53 am | Ministry of Health
The National Health Committee (NHC) marked 10 years of independent commentary and advice on New Zealand's publicly funded health system at a Beehive function hosted by the Minister of Health, Annette King, on Tuesday evening. More >>
Lack of Awareness about Autopsy Practices
Tuesday, 16 April 2002, 3:07 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health says it's clear from the Green Lane Heart Library issue that before 1990 there was a general lack of awareness about what was involved in autopsies. More >>
Hepatitis C Discussion Document Released
Friday, 12 April 2002, 12:55 am | Ministry of Health
Future directions to control and prevent Hepatitis C in New Zealand are explored in a draft discussion document released today by the Ministry of Health. More >>
Tukuitonga Takes Key Role On Cervical Cancer Audit
Tuesday, 9 April 2002, 3:18 pm | Ministry of Health
Director-General of Health Dr Karen Poutasi today announced that Director of Public Health Dr Colin Tukuitonga has been appointed to replace Dr Julia Peters on the Audit of Invasive Cervical Cancers. More >>
International Interest In NZ Health Changes
Monday, 8 April 2002, 10:59 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health today launched a report by the European Observatory on Health Care Systems, written in collaboration with the Ministry, examining New Zealand's experience over the past ten years alongside that of European countries. More >>
New Operational Standard For Ethics Committees
Monday, 8 April 2002, 10:59 am | Ministry of Health
The new Operational Standard for Ethics Committees promotes the highest standards of ethical behaviour among researchers and health care agencies, says Ministry of Health Spokesperson Dr Gillian Durham. More >>
Ministry Addressing Diabetes In Many Ways
Monday, 8 April 2002, 9:37 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is committed to reducing the number of New Zealanders with diabetes and developing affordable and accessible care for those who already have been diagnosed with the disease. More >>
Get A Move On For World Health Day
Thursday, 4 April 2002, 2:56 pm | Ministry of Health
New Zealanders need to get a move on to reduce the chance they'll number among the 2 million people dying worldwide each year from physical inactivity. More >>
Auckland Doctor Found Guilty Of Fraud
Friday, 22 March 2002, 5:04 pm | Ministry of Health
A guilty verdict for an Auckland doctor charged with fraud and wilfully attempting to obstruct the course of justice is a warning to health practitioners the Ministry of Health is vigilant when it comes to protecting tax payer's money. More >>
New Advice About Oral Contraceptives
Thursday, 21 March 2002, 12:01 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health wants women taking the oral contraceptive pills Estelle 35/35ED and Diane 35/35ED, to visit their local doctor or nurse after studies showed women taking them have an increased risk of blood clots, Ministry spokesperson Dr Stewart ... More >>
Internet Health Sites Come Under Scrutiny
Wednesday, 20 March 2002, 12:46 am | Ministry of Health
If a miracle cure advertised on the internet sounds too good to be true then it probably is, warns the Ministry of Health following an international sweep of websites promoting health products last month. More >>
Continued Improvements In Elective Services
Tuesday, 19 March 2002, 10:33 am | Ministry of Health
Waiting time for elective services continue to improve, according to the Elective Services First Quarterly Report released by the Ministry of Health today. The report covers progress in the first quarter of this financial year ? 1 July to 30 September ... More >>
Ministry of Health funds influenza vaccination
Monday, 18 March 2002, 11:52 am | Ministry of Health
Don't be complacent about influenza, the Ministry of Health is warning, because for some New Zealanders this common winter illness can cause severe complications, or even death. More >>
New Limits For Community Services Card Holders
Thursday, 14 March 2002, 3:38 pm | Ministry of Health
Due to a computer formatting incompatability the figures on the new limits for community service card holders may have appeared incorrectly on some computer systems. The correct information on the new limits for community services card holders is as follows. More >>
First Reports On Mosquito Response Positive
Wednesday, 13 March 2002, 10:59 am | Ministry of Health
The rapid response to the discovery of the southern saltmarsh mosquito appears to have been effective, said Ministry of Health spokesperson Graeme Gillespie. More >>
Treatment begins in Whitford following larvae find
Sunday, 10 March 2002, 4:00 pm | Ministry of Health
Treatment to control the southern saltmarsh mosquito began today near Whitford following the discovery of more larvae there yesterday, the Ministry of Health announced today. More >>
New Forecasts On Scale Of Diabetes Epidemic
Friday, 8 March 2002, 3:05 pm | Ministry of Health
New Ministry of Health forecasts about the type 2 diabetes epidemic over the next decade are a sharp reminder to health agencies about the importance of this mostly preventable disease. More >>
