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National Paediatrics Training Day
Tuesday, 30 October 2001, 9:53 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is sponsoring a National Paediatrics Society training day on child abuse and family violence. More >>
Health Ministry launches Information Plan
Monday, 29 October 2001, 5:19 pm | Ministry of Health
Director-General of Health Dr Karen Poutasi today launched an implementation plan for improving the management of health information into the 21st century. More >>
First steps taken in cancer control planning
Monday, 29 October 2001, 12:54 am | Ministry of Health
A new group set up to oversee the development of a cancer control strategy for New Zealand says it's delighted work is underway. More >>
Deprivation and tobacco are working together
Thursday, 25 October 2001, 2:45 pm | Ministry of Health
It's no secret that deprivation and tobacco reduce life expectancy but two new Ministry of Health reports provide detailed evidence of the relationship between the two across different New Zealand communities. More >>
Anthrax risk in New Zealand very low - Ministry
Tuesday, 23 October 2001, 9:05 am | Ministry of Health
The chance of any New Zealander suffering health problems associated with anthrax is very low, the Ministry of Health said today. More >>
Students target of recruitment
Thursday, 18 October 2001, 10:33 am | Ministry of Health
A recruitment promotion intended to attract school leavers into the nursing profession, has been released today. More >>
Conviction for internet drugs warning to others
Thursday, 18 October 2001, 9:55 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health says New Zealand's first conviction of a doctor for selling drugs over the internet is a timely warning to anyone selling medicine online. More >>
Exotic Mosquito Confirmed
Tuesday, 16 October 2001, 3:24 pm | Ministry of Health
A trapping programme is underway at ports in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, following the discovery of larvae and pupa cases from the exotic mosquito Aedes albopictus, the Asian Tiger Mosquito. More >>
Tenders called for nursing clinical practice pilot
Tuesday, 16 October 2001, 3:22 pm | Ministry of Health
Tenders have been called to set up pilot programmes within New Zealand to improve the support offered to new graduate nurses in clinical practice and to assist in development of the nursing workforce. More >>
Nurse Prescribing Regulations Take Effect
Friday, 12 October 2001, 10:47 am | Ministry of Health
Efforts to recruit and retain nurses in the New Zealand health sector were enhanced today, with the introduction of new regulations for nurse prescribing. More >>
Ministry announces dioxin testing plans
Friday, 12 October 2001, 9:25 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health today announced that the Institute of Environmental Science and Research will be conducting further work to investigate concerns of potential dioxin exposure by the residents of the Paritutu suburb of New Plymouth. More >>
13th Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting
Friday, 12 October 2001, 12:07 am | Ministry of Health
The 13th Triennial Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting (CHMM) will take place in Christchurch, New Zealand, from 25 to 29 November 2001. More >>
NZ follows intl. guidelines over beef imports
Tuesday, 9 October 2001, 11:17 am | Ministry of Health
NEW measures to manage the health risk to humans eating imported bovine meat products are being consulted on by the Ministry of Health says Jim Sim, Food Manager. More >>
DHB Elections - Voting Closes
Tuesday, 9 October 2001, 12:06 am | Ministry of Health
This is the last week for the public to return their voting packs - these must be in the hands of local body Electoral Officers before noon on Saturday 13 October according to David Curry, Director of District Health Boards. More >>
DG Of Health Privileged Statement - Soy Products
Monday, 1 October 2001, 12:09 am | Ministry of Health
Director General of Health Karen Poutasi is warning the public to avoid consuming another five soy sauce products that contain high levels of chloropropanol chemicals. More >>
Check The Profiles
Monday, 1 October 2001, 12:07 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health’s Director of District Health Boards, David Curry, is reminding voters that profiles of candidates in the District Health Board Elections are included in the voting packs which were sent out last week. More >>
Latest Radiation Oncology Treatment Waiting Times
Friday, 21 September 2001, 4:16 pm | Ministry of Health
More cancer patients in Waikato and Canterbury are starting their cancer treatment on time, according to Ministry of Health figures released today. More >>
Health Risks From Unpasteurised Milk
Tuesday, 18 September 2001, 11:05 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health today warned of the dangers of drinking unpasteurised milk and eating poorly cooked non commercial pork. More >>
New Safety Standards Are Improving Health System
Tuesday, 18 September 2001, 11:04 am | Ministry of Health
New Health and Disability Sector Standards for hospitals, rest homes and residential disability services are improving safety levels and the quality of care in hospitals and other facilities throughout New Zealand. More >>
Quality In Health Week Activities
Tuesday, 18 September 2001, 11:03 am | Ministry of Health
Wednesday 19 September 1st Asia Pacific Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care starts in Sydney More >>
