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Course Of Action Against Mosquitoes
Tuesday, 27 February 2001, 3:27 pm | Ministry of Health
AN expert Technical Advisory Group to the Ministry of Health is currently determining what may be the best option to deal with exotic southern saltmarsh mosquitoes after they were discovered in the Kaipara Harbour. More >>
Second Level Nurse Discussion Document Released
Friday, 23 February 2001, 12:48 am | Ministry of Health
A document which seeks to clarify the scope of practice for the second level nurse has been released today for public consultation. More >>
Appointments mark new era for Screening Unit
Tuesday, 20 February 2001, 7:13 pm | Ministry of Health
An important landmark for the Ministry of Health's National Screening Unit was reached this week with the announcement by Director-General of Health Dr Karen Poutasi of the appointment of the Unit's new Group Manager and Clinical Director. More >>
Lyprinol Sentence increased
Monday, 19 February 2001, 5:37 pm | Ministry of Health
THE Ministry of Health is delighted at a High Court decision which increases the sentence imposed on Lyprinol distributors Pacific Pharmaceuticals. More >>
High rates of meningococcal disease continue
Monday, 19 February 2001, 5:25 pm | Ministry of Health
The New Zealand epidemic of meningococcal disease is continuing, with more notified cases this year compared with the same time in 2000. More >>
Report Details Burden Of Disease And Injury
Monday, 19 February 2001, 11:54 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has published the first of a series of occassional bulletins about the health status of New Zealanders, updating the comprehensive review of the health status of the population, Our Health Our Future - Hauora Pakari, Koiora Roa, ... More >>
Health Ministry says dioxin blood tests are valid
Friday, 16 February 2001, 6:21 pm | Ministry of Health
THE Ministry of Health is confident that blood tests to measure dioxin levels among residents who lived near the former Ivon Watkins Dow plant in New Plymouth will be effective. The usefulness of blood tests has been questioned by some people More >>
Breastfeeding Benefits Far Outweigh Any Risk
Friday, 16 February 2001, 10:46 am | Ministry of Health
THE Ministry of Health worked with Ministry for the Environment (MFE) to finalise the draft report into MFE's assessment of the health effects of dioxins and other organochlorines in New Zealand. More >>
Health Ministry stands by dioxin test proposal
Thursday, 15 February 2001, 6:31 pm | Ministry of Health
THE Ministry of Health is confident that blood tests to measure dioxin levels among residents who lived near the former Ivon Watkins Dow plant in New Plymouth will be effective. More >>
Support And Care For Terminally Ill People
Wednesday, 14 February 2001, 11:10 am | Ministry of Health
People dying from terminal illness will get care and support under a comprehensive plan being introduced by the Health Ministry. More >>
Memorandum Of Understanding Signed
Wednesday, 7 February 2001, 11:16 am | Ministry of Health
A Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Health and representatives from nursing organisations and colleges throughout New Zealand was officially signed today. More >>
Ministry Issues Warning
Friday, 2 February 2001, 9:51 am | Ministry of Health
People who have an adrenaline kit, which is used for allergic reactions in children, are being urged to ensure the kit contains the appropriate needle for administering the drug. More >>
Ministry Supports Suspension
Friday, 2 February 2001, 9:49 am | Ministry of Health
THE Ministry of Health supports the move by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to suspend the importation of deer velvet from Canada, and the United States where Chronic Wasting Disease has been identified in some elk herds. More >>
Warning On Outerspace Medicine One4b
Monday, 29 January 2001, 5:53 pm | Ministry of Health
Director General of Health, Dr Karen Poutasi, today warned the public not to consume any product containing 1,4 butanediol because of the potential risk of severe adverse reactions, including death. More >>
Comment On Screening Service Review
Thursday, 25 January 2001, 12:58 am | Ministry of Health
Comment On The Release Of The Report Of The Independent Review Of The Breast Screening Service In Otago Southland More >>
Review Of Otago/Southland Breastscreening Service
Thursday, 25 January 2001, 12:56 am | Ministry of Health
Ministry Of Health And Otago District Health Board Release External Review Of Otago/Southland Breastscreening Service More >>
Quarterly Review Of HHS Performance To Sept. 2000
Tuesday, 23 January 2001, 3:07 pm | Ministry of Health
THE Ministry of Health has published the Quarterly Review of Comparative Hospital and Health Service Performance for the three months to 30 September 2000. More >>
Pair Prosecuted For Using Dental X-Ray Apparatus
Friday, 19 January 2001, 3:43 pm | Ministry of Health
DENTISTS John Kilburn and Jane Kilburn have been prosecuted in the Tauranga District Court for using irradiating apparatus while unlicensed to do so. More >>
Children's Nutrition Survey
Friday, 19 January 2001, 12:47 am | Ministry of Health
THE development and testing of the methods to be used in the Ministry of Health's national Children's Nutrition Survey is now complete. More >>
Only One European Beef Consignment Halted
Thursday, 18 January 2001, 3:05 pm | Ministry of Health
ONLY one small consignment of food has been denied entry to New Zealand since the Customs Service two weeks ago started checking all food imports suspected of containing European beef or beef products after the Ministry of Health banned European beef ... More >>
