Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Scoop InfoPages
This InfoPage in unregistered, if this is your news page register Ministry of Health for InfoPages here.
Ministry of Health - Latest News [Page 121]
Increase In Gonorrhoea At Sexual Health Clinics
Monday, 2 October 2000, 2:28 pm | Ministry of Health
THE latest quarterly report of sexually transmitted infections seen by sexual health clinics confirms the upward trend in gonorrhoea. More >>
Study Finds Low Pesticide Levels
Thursday, 28 September 2000, 1:48 pm | Ministry of Health
THE level of the fungicide benomyl in the food supply is less than 0.19 per cent of the World Health Organization's acceptable daily intake, a Ministry of Health survey has found. More >>
The Future Shape of Primary Health Care
Wednesday, 27 September 2000, 11:02 am | Ministry of Health
THE path for primary health care is now being finalised on the basis of nearly 300 submissions received in response to the discussion document: The Future Shape of Primary Health Care. More >>
Report Findings Support Policy Focus
Wednesday, 27 September 2000, 10:08 am | Ministry of Health
A JUST-RELEASED report has reinforced the need to consider the poorer health status of people from lower socio-economic backgrounds when formulating health policy. More >>
Company Guilty Of Selling Non-Approved Medicine
Thursday, 21 September 2000, 4:34 pm | Ministry of Health
Lyprinol (NZ) Ltd has been successfully prosecuted for selling a product derived from green lipped mussels as a cure for cancer. More >>
Ministry Prosecutes De-Registered Doctor
Tuesday, 19 September 2000, 11:48 am | Ministry of Health
A doctor who was struck off by the Medical Council for medical benefit fraud has been convicted for continuing to treat patients. More >>
Shellfish ban extends to include Wellington coast.
Sunday, 17 September 2000, 4:15 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is warning the public not to collect or consume shellfish from the Kapiti and Wellington coast after high levels of toxic poisoning have been found in the shellfish. More >>
Hand Washing Important to Control Spread of Virus
Thursday, 7 September 2000, 1:14 pm | Ministry of Health
HEALTH officials are reminding people of the importance of good hygiene, following outbreaks of viral meningitis caused by Echovirus 33. More >>
I've Bent Over backwards - Dr Karen Poutasi
Wednesday, 6 September 2000, 3:23 pm | Ministry of Health
Commission Of Inquiry's Request To The Director General Of Health For Information Regarding Women With Cervical Cancer. More >>
Gonorrhoea on the Increase
Wednesday, 6 September 2000, 9:00 am | Ministry of Health
THE incidence of gonorrhoea in Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty continues to rise, a new report shows. More >>
Fraud Nurse Convicted
Thursday, 24 August 2000, 4:34 pm | Ministry of Health
A WOMAN masquerading as a registered nurse has been convicted and fined $1600 plus $130 in court costs. More >>
Aflatoxin found in Chilli - no significant risk
Thursday, 17 August 2000, 1:10 pm | Ministry of Health
THE Ministry of Health today confirmed that the level of Aflatoxin identified in an Australian survey of chilli, paprika and other chilli products poses no significant public health risk. More >>
Fewer Stillbirths And Newborn Deaths
Tuesday, 15 August 2000, 11:05 am | Ministry of Health
RECENT perinatal mortality rates in New Zealand are the lowest ever recorded, according to the latest information from the New Zealand Health Information Service. More >>
SIDS Preventative Measures Widely Supported
Monday, 14 August 2000, 8:55 am | Ministry of Health
KEY health professionals working with children are unanimous that the best approach to prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is to follow existing guidelines. More >>
Water Colour Paints Cleared For Sale
Monday, 7 August 2000, 12:22 am | Ministry of Health
Water colour paints recalled from the New Zealand market last month, have now been cleared for sale. More >>
Youth Suicide Statistics
Thursday, 27 July 2000, 11:51 am | Ministry of Health
While the rate of youth suicide has decreased slightly for the third year in a row, too many young New Zealanders are still taking their own lives. More >>
Manu Case Complex, Difficult
Friday, 21 July 2000, 12:00 am | Ministry of Health
A report into the mental health care provided to Johnny Manu prior to the fatal stabbing of ACC worker Janet Pike, highlights the difficulty of caring for people with several psychiatric conditions, some of which are not necessarily "treatable", ... More >>
Director General Of Health Privileged Statement
Monday, 10 July 2000, 5:00 pm | Ministry of Health
Director General Of Health Privileged Statement Under Section 77 Of The Toxic Substances Act 1979 More >>
Health and Disability Plans for Porirua and Kapiti
Monday, 10 July 2000, 11:55 am | Ministry of Health
THE first draft of the Health and Disability Plans for Kapiti and Porrirua City have been released for community and provider comment. More >>
Ministry of Health says concern for Otago women pa
Monday, 3 July 2000, 6:47 pm | Ministry of Health
THE Ministry of Health, alerted to concerns about the breast screening programme at Healthcare Otago late last week, says it is essential to allow Healthcare Otago to complete its investigation and follow-up with local women. More >>
