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Ministry Of Health Supports Energy Conservation
Tuesday, 31 July 2001, 2:01 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is aiming to reduce its electricity consumption by a further 10 per cent over the next 10 weeks. More >>
Standardised Maternity Contracts To Be Introduced
Tuesday, 31 July 2001, 11:55 am | Ministry of Health
THERE will be minimal disruption to the maternity sector as a standard contract for Lead Maternity Care providers is introduced the Ministry of Health announced today. More >>
Major Milestone For NCSP
Monday, 30 July 2001, 1:09 pm | Ministry of Health
The first quarterly monitoring report for the National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP) was released today, showing a continued strong level of support for the programme from New Zealand women. More >>
Development Of Meningococcal Vaccine To Begin
Monday, 30 July 2001, 11:02 am | Ministry of Health
Development of a vaccine to combat New Zealand's ongoing epidemic of meningococcal disease is underway following the signing of a contract between the Ministry of Health and biotechnology company Chiron Corporation. More >>
Statement On Golden Mountain Soya Bean Sauce
Friday, 27 July 2001, 4:03 pm | Ministry of Health
Director General of Health Karen Poutasi today warned the public to avoid consuming Golden Mountain Soya Bean Sauce (Seasoning Sauce). More >>
Better Access To Clinical Information
Friday, 27 July 2001, 1:57 pm | Ministry of Health
Many New Zealand hospitals will have improved access to medical and health literature databases following the formation of a consortium led by librarians at the Southland and Hawkes Bay District Health Boards and the Ministry of Health. More >>
$1.2m Agreement To Boost Mental Health Workforce
Thursday, 26 July 2001, 11:04 am | Ministry of Health
New moves to improve recruitment, retention and training in the mental health workforce are underway following a $1.2 million agreement recently signed between District Health Boards New Zealand (DHBNZ) and the Ministry of Health. More >>
1999 Youth Suicide Statistics Lowest Since 1987
Wednesday, 25 July 2001, 2:30 pm | Ministry of Health
THE Ministry of Health welcomes new figures released today showing a significant decline in the number of youth suicide deaths in 1999 but warns there is no room for complacency. More >>
New Approaches To Promoting Mental health
Wednesday, 25 July 2001, 2:20 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is calling for ideas from the community about the best ways to put energy and resources into improving the mental health and well-being of New Zealanders. More >>
New Zealand Guidelines For ADHD
Wednesday, 25 July 2001, 9:44 am | Ministry of Health
Guidelines for the assessment and treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder will help health professionals make good decisions when helping children with this condition. More >>
Latest Radiation Oncology Treatment Waiting Times
Monday, 23 July 2001, 11:30 am | Ministry of Health
The percentage of patients waiting four to six weeks for cancer treatment has fallen according to Ministry of Health figures released today. More >>
DG Of Health: Privileged Statement
Sunday, 22 July 2001, 12:46 am | Ministry of Health
Ministry of Health Director General Dr Karen Poutasi issued a warning to the public today not to consume Spiced Provincial Pate or Provincial Pate. More >>
Timaru Man Faces Further Charges
Friday, 20 July 2001, 2:09 pm | Ministry of Health
The Timaru man at the centre of a Ministry of Health and Police investigation is to face more charges alleging further breaches of the Food Act 1981. More >>
Expert Advisory Committee on Drugs & Minutes
Thursday, 19 July 2001, 3:26 pm | Ministry of Health
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON DECISION - GHB and 1,4-Butanediol Classification More >>
GHB and 1,4-Butanediol to be classified
Thursday, 19 July 2001, 3:22 pm | Ministry of Health
The Expert Advisory Committee on Drugs has agreed that the 'Fantasy' range of drugs, including Gamma hydroxy butyrate (GHB), 1,4 butanediol, (1,4-B) and GBL should be scheduled under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975. More >>
New Moves Are Afoot To Manage Beef Imports
Wednesday, 18 July 2001, 2:28 pm | Ministry of Health
New Zealand will be taking a similar approach to Australia over ways to manage the risk of variant Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease (vCJD) in beef and beef food products imported from Europe that may have been contaminated. More >>
Influenza surveillance update
Monday, 16 July 2001, 7:17 pm | Ministry of Health
THE predicted spate of influenza moving through New Zealand this winter has reached the South Island over the past two weeks according to latest statistics. More >>
The Quitline has excellent results
Monday, 16 July 2001, 6:40 pm | Ministry of Health
One in five smokers giving up for three months or longer after using the Quitline is an excellent result based on international experience the Ministry of Health said today. More >>
Dengue Fever warning to travellers
Friday, 13 July 2001, 6:44 pm | Ministry of Health
THE Ministry of Health is warning travellers to the South Pacific to avoid mosquito bites after eight recent cases of dengue fever were confirmed in New Zealand. More >>
Application for xenotransplantation trial declined
Friday, 13 July 2001, 5:45 pm | Ministry of Health
DIRECTOR-General of Health Dr Karen Poutasi today declined an application for a clinical trial transplanting encapsulated pig cells into diabetic patients. More >>
