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Hep C Contact Update
Wednesday, 14 July 2010, 4:45 pm | Ministry of Health
More than half of the 56 New Zealand women at risk of hepatitis C following treatment at a private Australian medical clinic have been contacted and tested. More >>
Pandemic Influenza H1N1 2009 – Update 192
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 5:02 pm | Ministry of Health
Overall influenza activity is gradually increasing and is at the level usually seen at this time of year. The pandemic influenza virus is circulating in our communities, though the rate of consultation for influenza-like illness identified through sentinel ... More >>
Emergency Department Stay Times get Virtual Boost
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 10:37 am | Ministry of Health
Faster emergency department treatment will be one of the hot topics in a new web-based portal launched today. More >>
Newly funded iodine only tablet to meet unmet need
Thursday, 1 July 2010, 10:25 am | Ministry of Health
“A new iodine-only tablet (NeuroKare), which will enable pregnant and breastfeeding women to meet their iodine requirements is now available in New Zealand “ says PHARMAC’s medical director Dr Peter Moodie. More >>
Support Service for Former Sawmill Workers
Wednesday, 23 June 2010, 12:24 pm | Ministry of Health
Today the Ministry of Health released a report on a proposed special support service for former sawmill workers who were exposed to pentachlorophenol (PCP), a timber preservative used in the 1950s to 1980s. More >>
Pandemic Influenza H1N1 2009 (swine flu) – Update
Thursday, 17 June 2010, 2:54 pm | Ministry of Health
The number of GP consultations for influenza-like illness appears stable after increasing over the past three weeks. Many general practices are seeing more young children who are unwell. There is certainly evidence of winter illnesses in the community ... More >>
Hep C Contact Update
Tuesday, 15 June 2010, 4:36 pm | Ministry of Health
Calls to Healthline are tailing off for women at risk of hepatitis C following treatment at a private medical clinic in Australia. Ministry of Health Deputy Director of Public Health Dr Fran McGrath says there has been a positive response after the Ministry ... More >>
Mapua toxic site
Friday, 11 June 2010, 4:43 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health continues to spin the findings of a study which could have serious health implications for Mapua and the rest of New Zealand, the Green Party said today. More >>
Mapua Health Report Response
Friday, 11 June 2010, 10:05 am | Ministry of Health
A package of measures was announced today in response to recommendations from a three month old report on the public health risk assessment of remediation works at the Mapua former Fruitgrowers chemical company. More >>
Pandemic Influenza H1N1 2009 (swine flu) - update
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 4:39 pm | Ministry of Health
The number of consultations for influenza-like illness has been increasing slowly, particularly over the past two weeks. Many general practices are seeing more young children who are unwell. There is certainly evidence of winter illnesses in the community ... More >>
Women at Risk of Hep C Contacted
Wednesday, 9 June 2010, 3:08 pm | Ministry of Health
Calls for women at risk of hepatitis C following treatment at a private medical clinic in Australia have prompted a positive response. More >>
Pandemic Influenza H1N1 2009 (swine flu) – Update
Friday, 4 June 2010, 12:12 pm | Ministry of Health
A major new scientific study, estimates that 1.26 million or 29% of New Zealanders were immune to the pandemic influenza virus by March this year. But a large proportion of the population remain vulnerable. More >>
Investing in child health
Thursday, 3 June 2010, 4:51 pm | Ministry of Health
The Public Health Advisory Committee (PHAC), which provides independent public health advice to the Minister of Health, is calling for changes to be made to the way child health and well-being are addressed in New Zealand in its recently released report ... More >>
55 Women at Risk of Hep C being Traced
Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 3:04 pm | Ministry of Health
New Zealand and Australian health authorities are tracing 55 New Zealand women who visited a private medical clinic in Australia between 1 January 2006 and 7 December 2009 who may be at risk of having contracted Hepatitis C. More >>
The Journal Launches to Help NZers' depression
Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 3:00 pm | Ministry of Health
The Associate Minister of Health , the Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman today launched a ground breaking online self-management programme for New Zealanders experiencing mild to moderate depression. More >>
Pandemic Influenza H1N1 2009 – Update 187
Thursday, 27 May 2010, 2:15 pm | Ministry of Health
We continue to see some signs of a gradual increase in influenza activity, however, overall the level of influenza activity in New Zealand is at a level similar to this time last year, and the number of people visiting a GP with influenza-like illness ... More >>
Pandemic Influenza H1N1 2009 (swine flu) - Update
Thursday, 13 May 2010, 4:17 pm | Ministry of Health
The overall level of influenza activity in New Zealand continues to be low, and the number of people visiting a GP with influenza-like illness remains below baseline levels. More >>
Pandemic Influenza H1N1 2009 (swine flu) – Update
Thursday, 6 May 2010, 4:26 pm | Ministry of Health
Surveillance data from GP practices and Healthline for the week ending 30 April shows a continued increase in both the number of people calling healthline for free health advice on influenza-like illness, and visiting the doctor with an influenza-like ... More >>
Vaccine reactions in children: In Perspective
Friday, 30 April 2010, 3:03 pm | Ministry of Health
By the Ministry of Health’s Chief Advisor on Child & Youth Health, Dr Pat Tuohy More >>
2009 Problem Gambling Service User Data
Wednesday, 28 April 2010, 5:06 pm | Ministry of Health
More problem gamblers are seeking help according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Health. More >>
