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Xenotransplantation Research Warning
Thursday, 7 March 2002, 1:28 pm | Ministry of Health
An unsolicited letter of concern about New Zealand xenotransplantation research sent by an international expert group to the Minister of Health has been referred to the Parliamentary Select Committee considering a law change on the issue. More >>
Two suspicious mosquito larvae found
Wednesday, 6 March 2002, 5:30 pm | Ministry of Health
Intensive surveillance is planned around the coastline in the Auckland region following the discovery of two suspected southern saltmarsh mosquito larvae in a creek near Whitford, says the Ministry of Health. More >>
First Operations For Mobile Surgical Theatre
Tuesday, 5 March 2002, 3:32 pm | Ministry of Health
The first operations in New Zealand's new mobile surgical unit are taking place this week, says the Ministry of Health. More >>
Tackling Superbugs
Monday, 4 March 2002, 11:14 am | Ministry of Health
NEW ways of dealing with an old enemy are being sought by the Ministry of Health as part of its ongoing commitment to improving the quality of New Zealanders' health services. More >>
Latest Oncology Waiting Times
Friday, 1 March 2002, 4:32 pm | Ministry of Health
Nearly 200 more patients started radiation treatment in January compared with December, latest oncology waiting time statistics show. More >>
Survey Set To Start In Schools
Friday, 1 March 2002, 9:31 am | Ministry of Health
Researchers for New Zealand's first national survey of children's nutrition are starting to visit schools, says the Ministry of Health. More >>
Ministry Reinforces Guidelines On Body Parts
Thursday, 28 February 2002, 4:20 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is reinforcing advice to hospitals and medical schools that any body parts should be made available to relatives if possible, and if the relatives so wish, or buried or cremated following consultation with the local community. More >>
Valuable Lessons Learned From Exercise Virex
Thursday, 21 February 2002, 3:57 pm | Ministry of Health
Valuable lessons about how to manage a situation where thousands of people die from a deadly strain of influenza are being learned by the Ministry of Health and District Health Boards following a month-long nationwide emergency exercise. More >>
People should remain on look out for TB symptoms
Wednesday, 20 February 2002, 4:58 pm | Ministry of Health
Recent reports about cases of tuberculosis reinforce the need for continual vigilance by the public and health professionals for symptoms of this treatable disease, says the Ministry of Health. More >>
Nationwide Influenza Pandemic Exercise
Thursday, 14 February 2002, 9:36 am | Ministry of Health
District Health Boards and Public Health Services will tomorrow face their biggest challenge so far in a month-long nationwide influenza pandemic response exercise. More >>
Ak Uni Epidemiologists Join Cervical Cancer Audit
Tuesday, 12 February 2002, 9:45 am | Ministry of Health
Director-General of Health Dr Karen Poutasi today commended progress on the Audit of Invasive Cervical Cancers and welcomed the news that three epidemiologists from the University of Auckland are working on the Audit. More >>
Strategy Aims For More Activity And Better Diets
Tuesday, 12 February 2002, 9:41 am | Ministry of Health
A new strategy addressing the burgeoning health consequences of lack of physical activity and increasing obesity is being released for public comment by the Ministry of Health today. More >>
Success Of Ads Helps Lift Taboo On Mental Illness
Friday, 8 February 2002, 2:37 pm | Ministry of Health
A new series of advertisements featuring high profile New Zealanders is starting tonight and building on the success of last year's campaign to lift the taboo surrounding mental illness, says the Ministry of Health. More >>
Immunisation A Priority For The Ministry Of Health
Thursday, 7 February 2002, 4:14 pm | Ministry of Health
Changes in immunisation effective this month reflect the Ministry of Health's commitment to protecting the health and well-being of our children and the community. More >>
DHBs are positive about influenza exercise
Tuesday, 5 February 2002, 9:17 am | Ministry of Health
District Health Boards and Public Health Services are responding enthusiastically to a month-long nationwide influenza pandemic response exercise, Ministry of Health Exercise Director Robyn Fitzgerald said today. More >>
Hepatitis A case in Auckland
Monday, 28 January 2002, 10:24 am | Ministry of Health
Director General of Health Dr Karen Poutasi is requesting patrons of an Auckland restaurant who may have been exposed to the Hepatitis A virus to contact the Auckland Public Health Office. More >>
Identifying Safe Alternatives To Caesarean Section
Thursday, 24 January 2002, 10:54 am | Ministry of Health
A multi-disciplinary group of obstetricians, midwives, general practitioners and consumers has been convened by the New Zealand Guidelines Group to develop evidence-based guidelines for the best care of pregnant women and to advise on situations where ... More >>
Normal Births are Becoming Less Frequent
Wednesday, 23 January 2002, 9:37 am | Ministry of Health
There are fewer normal births according to a Ministry of Health annual report on maternity services, released today. More >>
Concerns About Kava And Liver Damage
Friday, 18 January 2002, 5:18 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is looking into concerns expressed by overseas authorities about a reported link between kava consumption and liver damage in some people. More >>
Health Staff Kept Busy At Golf Tournament
Tuesday, 15 January 2002, 9:57 am | Ministry of Health
Health services were kept busy during the New Zealand Open Golf Tournament in Paraparaumu last week carrying out food venue inspections, water supply surveillance and assessments of medical emergencies. More >>
