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Exotic Mosquitoes Intercepted at Ports of Auckland
Thursday, 8 December 2011, 10:33 am | Ministry of Health
Local residents close to the ports of Auckland and Tauranga are being asked to keep a look out after two unwanted species of mosquito were found on a visiting cargo ship. More >>
Pacific women can have free two-yearly breast screening
Monday, 17 October 2011, 10:43 am | Ministry of Health
October is Breast Cancer Action Month and this year BreastScreen Central has a particular focus on encouraging Pacific women to be screened. Free breast screening for women aged 45 to 69 years is provided by the national breast screening programme, BreastScreen ... More >>
Medsafe recalls two products
Thursday, 6 October 2011, 12:50 pm | Ministry of Health
Director-General of Health Kevin Woods today advised consumers to immediately stop taking two products for erectile dysfunction or the enhancement of sexual performance which contain undeclared prescription medicines, citing significant health risks ... More >>
More measles cases a reminder to get immunised
Wednesday, 21 September 2011, 4:23 pm | Ministry of Health
With an upswing of measles cases in Auckland, it’s important that people make sure they’re immunised against this serious disease. Deputy Director of Public Health Dr Darren Hunt says the Ministry of Health is working closely with the Auckland ... More >>
Northland launches meningococcal C immunisation programme
Friday, 16 September 2011, 3:18 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health supports the decision to offer free meningococcal C immunisation to children and teenagers in Northland to help prevent more cases of the disease. More >>
Providing the best care for people with long-term conditions
Thursday, 15 September 2011, 1:57 pm | Ministry of Health
The three Auckland-based district health boards (DHBs) are testing new ways of managing the care of people with long-term health conditions. More >>
Brush teeth twice a day to keep disease at bay
Monday, 12 September 2011, 12:09 pm | Ministry of Health
?Brushing your teeth twice a day could help you keep your healthy smile for life,? Chief Dental Officer Dr Robyn Haisman-Welsh advised on World Oral Health Day. More >>
World Suicide Prevention Day Saturday 10 September 2011
Friday, 9 September 2011, 4:56 pm | Ministry of Health
The key message for World Suicide Prevention Day is that help is available to people who need it. “We know there are many people in our communities who have had difficult times in the last year experiencing stresses such as death of a loved one or natural ... More >>
Cervical Screening Awareness Month a prompt for women
Wednesday, 31 August 2011, 9:56 am | Ministry of Health
Women in the Wellington region are being urged to use September – Cervical Screening Awareness Month – as a prompt to take control of their own health. More >>
New Director of Mental Health Appointed
Tuesday, 23 August 2011, 12:45 pm | Ministry of Health
The Director-General of Health has announced the appointment of Dr John Crawshaw as Director of Mental Health. “John is currently CEO Statewide and Mental Health Services in Tasmania,” says Kevin Woods. “We are fortunate to have someone with ... More >>
Pharmacist pleads guilty to fraud
Tuesday, 9 August 2011, 12:38 pm | Ministry of Health
Auckland pharmacist Wayne Baker has pleaded guilty in court today to 95 charges of defrauding Auckland District Health Board by submitting nearly $70,000 in false claims for payment. More >>
Schoolchildren could be sent home as measles spreads
Monday, 1 August 2011, 1:13 pm | Ministry of Health
Parents are reminded to make sure their children are appropriately immunised or risk having them sent home from school in a measles outbreak. The warning comes as new measles cases continue to be reported in Auckland and Waikato. Director of Public ... More >>
Don’t take measles on holiday
Monday, 11 July 2011, 2:02 pm | Ministry of Health
With the school holidays about to start, parents are being asked to take some extra steps to stop measles spreading in New Zealand or overseas. More >>
Privileged Statement Under Section 98 of the Medicines Act
Saturday, 2 July 2011, 11:07 am | Ministry of Health
Director-General of Health Kevin Woods today warned retailers to remove a second product from their shelves - a brand of herbal smoking product called Juicy Puff Super Strength because it also contains a prescription medicine. More >>
New Immunisation Schedule launched
Friday, 1 July 2011, 10:29 am | Ministry of Health
Children will get more protection from pneumococcal disease with the launch today of the new childhood Immunisation Schedule. More >>
Privileged Statement Under Section 98 of the Medicines Act
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 11:35 am | Ministry of Health
Director-General of Health Kevin Woods today warned retailers to remove from their shelves a brand of herbal smoking product called Kronic Pineapple Express because it contains a prescription medicine. More >>
Healthline gives GPs ‘a speedy heads-up’
Wednesday, 22 June 2011, 2:50 pm | Ministry of Health
New Zealand’s free telephone health advice service – Healthline – just got better, with the introduction of a system which ensures callers can share important information with their usual family doctor (GP). More >>
Reports highlight regional differences in cancer rates
Thursday, 16 June 2011, 2:12 pm | Ministry of Health
Maps which clearly show the regional differences in cancer incidence and deaths have been included for the first time in a suite of cancer reports released today. More >>
Appointment of Chief Medical Officer
Friday, 10 June 2011, 1:27 pm | Ministry of Health
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Don Mackie as the Ministry of Health’s Chief Medical Officer, and head of the Ministry’s recently established Clinical Leadership, Protection and Regulation Business Unit - CLPR. More >>
Pharmacist pleads guilty to forgery of prescriptions
Thursday, 9 June 2011, 10:28 am | Ministry of Health
Auckland pharmacist Ashley Dunn has pleaded guilty to 47 fraud charges that involved nearly $50,000 of public money. More >>
