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Pandemic Influenza H1N1 2009 - Update 206
Monday, 6 September 2010, 5:26 pm | Ministry of Health
Influenza H1N1 activity reports are continuing to show a decline. The number of influenza calls to Healthline is back to normal - currently at the same rate as in 2008 - the year before the pandemic. Though the picture is complicated by the Christchurch earthquake ... More >>
Pandemic Influenza H1N1 2009 (swine flu) – Update
Friday, 3 September 2010, 9:49 am | Ministry of Health
Overall, national influenza H1N1 activity in the community now appears to be falling. However, there is still regional variation, with some areas experiencing high or increasing influenza activity. In the past week, for instance, there has been a continued ... More >>
Pandemic Influenza H1N1 2009 – Update 204
Monday, 30 August 2010, 4:14 pm | Ministry of Health
Influenza H1N1 activity is continuing across the country, with variable rates of infection according to geographic region. Recent information suggests that some regions may be starting to see a decline in influenza activity, especially in the North Island ... More >>
Pandemic Influenza H1N1 2009 - Update 203
Thursday, 26 August 2010, 4:53 pm | Ministry of Health
Influenza H1N1 activity is continuing across the country, with variable rates of infection according to geographic region. Hawke's Bay has been experiencing the highest rates of influenza-like illness, with many people visiting their GP. Recent information ... More >>
Unequal Impact of Cancer Rates
Wednesday, 25 August 2010, 2:11 pm | Ministry of Health
Considerable progress has been made in achieving fairer health outcomes for cervical cancer for Maori and non-Maori, though disparities remain for many other cancers. More >>
Pandemic Influenza H1N1 2009 swine flu: Update 202
Monday, 23 August 2010, 5:10 pm | Ministry of Health
Influenza H1N1 activity is continuing to increase with some areas reporting higher hospitalisation rates than experienced during last year's pandemic. More >>
Pandemic Influenza H1N1 2009 (swine flu) - Update
Thursday, 19 August 2010, 3:35 pm | Ministry of Health
As at 8am this morning, there have been 454 hospitalisations of lab-confirmed pandemic influenza H1N1 this year to date in New Zealand, including 14 people currently in intensive care with confirmed H1N1. There have been a total of 67 admissions of confirmed ... More >>
Pandemic Influenza H1N1 2009 (swine flu) – Update
Monday, 16 August 2010, 2:39 pm | Ministry of Health
There have been 389 hospitalisations of lab-confirmed pandemic influenza H1N1 this year to date in New Zealand, including 10 people currently in intensive care. There have been a total of 59 admissions to intensive care so far this year. These figures ... More >>
Auckland GP pleads Guilty
Saturday, 14 August 2010, 7:16 pm | Ministry of Health
Auckland GP Hongsheng Kong today pleaded guilty to ten charges of falsifying records and six charges of fraudulently using a document to obtain advantage representing $345,000. This sum represents 38,000 fraud transactions. More >>
Swine Flu Still Here
Thursday, 12 August 2010, 10:55 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is reminding people that New Zealand is still seeing a significant level of pandemic influenza even though the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the world is now in the post-pandemic phase, Deputy Director of Public Health Darren ... More >>
Swine Flu Still Here
Wednesday, 11 August 2010, 10:57 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is reminding people that New Zealand is still seeing a significant level of pandemic influenza even though the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the world is now in the post-pandemic phase, Deputy Director of Public Health Darren ... More >>
Fraud Will Not Be Tolerated
Friday, 6 August 2010, 4:34 pm | Ministry of Health
Rodney Mason, the former manager of a Christchurch Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation service, the Vincentian Recovery Centre Trust was today sentenced in the Christchurch District Court to three years, four months imprisonment and ordered to pay reparation ... More >>
Ministry of Health Appoints Chief Dental Officer
Thursday, 5 August 2010, 11:23 am | Ministry of Health
Deputy Director-General of Sector Capability and Implementation, Margie Apa, today announced the appointment of Dr Robyn Haisman to the position of chief dental officer for the Ministry of Health. More >>
Flu Prevention: Vaccinate and Wash Hands
Wednesday, 4 August 2010, 12:57 pm | Ministry of Health
With the influenza season now here the Ministry of Health is recommending last minute vaccination and reminding New Zealanders about the importance of basic hygiene, like regular handwashing. More >>
Helping Older People Eat Better
Wednesday, 4 August 2010, 10:31 am | Ministry of Health
Updated Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Older People were released today by the Ministry of Health. More >>
Pandemic Influenza H1N1 2009 (swine flu) – No. 197
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 4:54 pm | Ministry of Health
Click for big version Weekly consultation rates for influenza-like illness in New Zealand, 2008-2010 Source: Institute of Environmental Science and Research, Influenza Weekly Update 2010/28 More >>
Restrictions on cold medicines for children
Thursday, 22 July 2010, 2:35 pm | Ministry of Health
From 1 May next year cough and cold medicines for children under 12 years of age containing dextromethorphan and phenylephrine will only be sold in pharmacies. More >>
Ministry of Health Appoints Chief Nurse
Thursday, 22 July 2010, 12:00 pm | Ministry of Health
Deputy Director-General of Sector Capability and Innovation, Margie Apa, today announced the appointment of Dr Jane O’Malley to the position of chief nurse for the Ministry of Health. More >>
Pandemic Influenza H1N1 2009 (Swine Flu) - Update
Friday, 16 July 2010, 4:21 pm | Ministry of Health
A second death of a 51 year old male linked to pandemic influenza (swine flu) has been reported to the Ministry of Health. The tragic death is an unfortunate reminder of the impact the disease can have. More >>
Pandemic Influenza H1N1 2009 update
Thursday, 15 July 2010, 3:27 pm | Ministry of Health
The number of people seeing their GP with influenza-like illness is gradually increasing, however, numbers are still below last year's levels and are about the same rate as we saw in 2008. The number of people phoning Healthline for advice about influenza-like ... More >>
