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Nursing: A truly 21st century profession
Thursday, 12 May 2011, 3:35 pm | Ministry of Health
“Nursing is consistently one of New Zealand’s most trusted professions, but many people don’t fully realise how complex and diverse the work done by modern nurses is.” That comment from Andrew Bridgman - the Acting Director General of Health ... More >>
Protect Your Child - Immunise
Thursday, 21 April 2011, 5:18 pm | Ministry of Health
Encouraging parents to get their child immunised on time is one of the key messages for National Immunisation Week which kicks off on Saturday. Immunisation helps protect children against serious diseases that can make them extremely sick. More >>
New Zealand Health Survey starts this week
Wednesday, 30 March 2011, 12:01 pm | Ministry of Health
The New Zealand Health Survey, which gets underway at the end of this week, will provide valuable information about New Zealanders? health and their use of health services. More >>
Ministry of Health’s infant feeding guidance for emergencies
Friday, 25 February 2011, 10:02 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health today released guidance on infant feeding during emergencies (http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/pagesmh/10594?Open) for parents and caregivers. More >>
Suspension of Avandia (rosiglitazone) from NZ market
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 10:39 am | Ministry of Health
Diabetes medicine rosiglitazone will be withdrawn from the New Zealand market on 29 April 2011 after a safety review found an elevated risk of cardiovascular events in patients treated with this medicine. Medsafe Group Manager Dr Stewart Jessamine ... More >>
Stopping Violence: Innovations & Partnerships
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 9:24 am | Ministry of Health
Reducing violence against women is a global problem, and is a World Health Organisation Millennium Development Goal. It has also been recognised by the New Zealand government as a health concern. More >>
ACART consults to extend storage of sperm, eggs & embryos
Monday, 31 January 2011, 10:50 am | Ministry of Health
An independent ministerial advisory committee today launched public consultations on the proposed guidelines on extending the storage period for sperm, eggs and embryos beyond 10 years. The Advisory Committee on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ACART) ... More >>
HIIRC Website Off to Flying Start
Wednesday, 19 January 2011, 1:10 pm | Ministry of Health
A Government initiative to share knowledge and improve quality and performance in the health sector is striking the right note with health experts just months after it was launched. Figures show 12,448 people made 23,127 visits to the website of ... More >>
High Court Decision on Family Caregivers to Be Appealed
Wednesday, 22 December 2010, 3:37 pm | Ministry of Health
The Solicitor General has confirmed that he will seek leave to appeal the 'Family Caregivers' decision released last Friday. The Ministry has been advised by Crown Law that the decision contains issues of law that have significant implications for ... More >>
Survival of NZ cancer patients improves
Tuesday, 21 December 2010, 10:43 am | Ministry of Health
Survival of New Zealand adults with cancer has improved in the 10 years to 2007, according to a report released today by the Ministry of Health. The report noted that between 1998 and 2007, survival of adults with cancer improved from a ratio ... More >>
Suicide Fact: Talking About Fellings, Asking For Help
Monday, 20 December 2010, 2:02 pm | Ministry of Health
Talking about how you are feeling and asking for help are the key messages for young people at risk of suicide, the Ministry of Health said today in releasing the latest national figures on suicide. More >>
Disabled Man Ordered to Repay $10 a Week Defrauded From MOH
Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 4:01 pm | Ministry of Health
A disabled man from Canterbury has been sentenced to six months home detention and ordered to repay $5,000 to the Ministry of Health at the rate of $10 a week after forging documents to claim caregiver support payments. The man had earlier pleaded ... More >>
Ministry of Health recalls toxic lipsticks for kids
Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 3:58 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has requested the voluntary recall of four brands of lipstick for children, which have been found to contain low levels of lead and barium. More >>
2010/11 Health Targets Results Showing Steady Improvement
Friday, 26 November 2010, 5:00 pm | Ministry of Health
Quarter one health target results released today show good progress for improved access to elective surgery, shorter waits for cancer treatment, increased immunisation, and better help for smokers to quit. Better diabetes and cardiovascular services ... More >>
Chief Executive Appointed to Health Benefits Ltd
Wednesday, 24 November 2010, 4:30 pm | Ministry of Health
Health Benefits Ltd chairman Ted van Arkel today announced the appointment of Nigel Wilkinson as the organisation’s chief executive. Mr Wilkinson has been transitional chief executive of Health Benefits Ltd (HBL) since July. HBL is a crown-owned company ... More >>
National Services chosen
Monday, 22 November 2010, 11:39 am | Ministry of Health
The National Health Board (NHB) has chosen five vulnerable services to become national services in the next financial year. More >>
Man convicted for operating as an unqualified chiropractor
Friday, 19 November 2010, 4:08 pm | Ministry of Health
The Manukau District Court today ordered Kevin John Burlace to pay almost $5000 in fines, reparations and costs for performing an activity which can only be carried out by a registered health practitioner. More >>
Health and Disability Fraud Punished
Wednesday, 17 November 2010, 1:10 pm | Ministry of Health
A 47 year old Mangere woman Kelei Ataata has been sentenced to six months community detention and reparations of $18,950 for dishonesty offences related to the care claimed for a disabled family member. More >>
South Island Neurosurgical Decision
Wednesday, 10 November 2010, 11:48 am | Ministry of Health
The South Island neurosurgery service will continue to have centres in Christchurch and Dunedin, but it will look radically different and will have an independent Governance Board chaired by one of the world’s leading neurosurgeons, the Acting Director ... More >>
Former Auckland GP Sentenced For Fraud Offences
Wednesday, 3 November 2010, 9:23 am | Ministry of Health
An Auckland GP Dr Hong Sheng Kong was sentenced this afternoon in the Auckland District Court to 12 months home detention and 400 hours community service after pleading guilty to *16 counts of fraud. Ten charges related to altering patient notes and ... More >>
