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National Screening Unit Welcomes Proposal
Tuesday, 19 June 2001, 4:57 pm | Ministry of Health
The National Screening Unit (NSU) is pleased to accept a proposal from Auckland District Health Board outlining how the DHB laboratory - LabPlus - plans to meet the NCSP Interim Operational Policy and Quality Standards from 1 July. More >>
Future Of Shape Patch Under Consideration
Tuesday, 19 June 2001, 3:53 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is currently considering whether to take further action against the distributors of Shape Patch which allegedly breached the Medicines Act, says Senior Advisor Stewart Jessamine. More >>
Controlling Meningococcal Disease
Friday, 8 June 2001, 2:27 pm | Ministry of Health
EARLY intervention is a crucial factor in efforts to control meningococcal disease, Ministry of Health Public Health Medicine Specialist Dr Jane O'Hallahan said today. More >>
Maori Providers Enthusiastic About Strategy
Thursday, 7 June 2001, 4:10 pm | Ministry of Health
GROWING interest in the Government's draft Maori Health Strategy He Korowai Oranga has prompted further hui and meetings around the country. More >>
Efforts To Counter Cancer Treatment Delays
Wednesday, 6 June 2001, 9:15 am | Ministry of Health
COOPERATION between cancer services and ongoing recruitment efforts mean waiting times for cancer radiation patients are expected to start improving over the next few months, although lists lengthened slightly during April, the Ministry of Health ... More >>
Prioritisation Of Infectious Disease
Tuesday, 5 June 2001, 3:41 pm | Ministry of Health
A document which seeks consensus on the key action areas to reduce the impact and incidence of infectious disease in New Zealand, has been released for consultation. More >>
Law Changes To Meet Inquiry's Recommendation
Tuesday, 5 June 2001, 3:38 pm | Ministry of Health
Law changes supporting the audit of the National Cervical Screening Programme, meeting a key recommendation of the Gisborne Cervical Screening Inquiry Report, are outlined in a discussion document released today by the Ministry of Health. More >>
Food hygiene practices are improving
Friday, 1 June 2001, 4:50 pm | Ministry of Health
NEW ZEALANDERS are improving their food hygiene practices according to a campaign evaluation report produced by the Foodsafe Partnership. More >>
Faster Access To Elective Services
Thursday, 31 May 2001, 1:57 pm | Ministry of Health
THE format of the Ministry of Health's quarterly report on elective services has been improved to provide more clarity and detail about the status of elective services. More >>
Speech To The Challenge Of Screening
Tuesday, 29 May 2001, 2:56 pm | Ministry of Health
Speech To The Challenge Of Screening - The Progress And Challenges Of The National Screening Unit More >>
Breastfeeding Benefits Far Outweigh Any Risk
Tuesday, 29 May 2001, 11:26 am | Ministry of Health
Levels of dioxins in breastmilk have fallen by about two thirds in the last decade according to a report released by the Ministry of Health today. More >>
NZNO Groups Sign Memorandum Of Understanding
Thursday, 24 May 2001, 5:32 pm | Ministry of Health
NEW Zealand Nurses Organisation colleges and professional sections are the latest nursing groups to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Health. More >>
$15,000 Fine For Selling Non-Approved Medicine
Thursday, 24 May 2001, 4:41 pm | Ministry of Health
THE Ministry of Health welcomes the penalty of more than $15,000 imposed on Lyprinol (NZ) Ltd in North Shore District Court today for selling a product derived from green lipped mussels as a cure for cancer. More >>
Commitment To Quality Health Services
Friday, 18 May 2001, 2:36 pm | Ministry of Health
Joint Media Statement from the Ministry of Health's National Screening Unit and the Auckland District Health Board 17 May 2001 More >>
Outbreak Of Influenza Is A Timely Warning
Friday, 18 May 2001, 10:50 am | Ministry of Health
AN outbreak of influenza in Christchurch this month is a timely warning to people to be vaccinated. More >>
New Nurse Practitioners Will Be A Boost For Health
Tuesday, 15 May 2001, 2:17 pm | Ministry of Health
A NEW nursing qualification will create highly skilled nurses and encourage top nurses to stay and practice in New Zealand, says the Nursing Council of New Zealand and Ministry of Health. More >>
Ministry of Health funds free influenza vaccine
Thursday, 10 May 2001, 6:22 pm | Ministry of Health
DON'T be complacent about influenza, the Ministry of Health is warning, because this common winter ill can cause severe complications, or even death, in some people. More >>
Keen Interest In Maori Health Outcomes
Thursday, 10 May 2001, 11:55 am | Ministry of Health
MORE than 250 people have attended four hui held in New Zealand this month to discuss the Government's draft Maori Health Strategy He Korowai Oranga. More >>
Cancer Treatment Bulge - Recruitment New Equipment
Wednesday, 2 May 2001, 4:24 pm | Ministry of Health
A co-ordinated recruitment drive and commissioning of new equipment are in place to help deal with a continuing bulge in the numbers of patients waiting for cancer radiation treatment, the Ministry of Health said today. More >>
Funding Request Will Be Favourably Considered
Wednesday, 2 May 2001, 11:39 am | Ministry of Health
THE Ministry of Health will favourably consider a request from West Coast District Health Board for an $800,000 equity injection. The final decision rests with the Minister of Health and the Minister of Finance. More >>
