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Paradex And Capadex To Be Withdrawn From NZ
Tuesday, 9 February 2010, 12:33 pm | Ministry of Health
All medicines containing dextropropoxyphene will be withdrawn from the New Zealand market after a review of the safety and efficacy of these medicines showed that their risks outweighed their possible benefits More >>
ACART and ECART issue annual reports for 2008/09
Friday, 5 February 2010, 2:17 pm | Ministry of Health
Two independent committees responsible for formulating advice and guidelines and determining applications for assisted reproductive procedures or human reproductive research have issued their separate annual reports to the Minister of Health for ... More >>
Pandemic Influenza H1N1 2009 (swine flu) – Update
Friday, 5 February 2010, 10:28 am | Ministry of Health
The overall situation in New Zealand is largely unchanged since last week. Sentinel surveillance data from the Institute of Environmental Science and Research show that visits to doctors for influenza-like illness (ILI) remained at very low levels during ... More >>
Director Appointed to National Health Board
Monday, 1 February 2010, 12:37 pm | Ministry of Health
The Director-General of Health Stephen McKernan has announced the appointment of the first National Director to the new National Health Board. “I am delighted to announce the appointment of Chai Chuah as the National Director of the NHB,” says ... More >>
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu
Friday, 29 January 2010, 11:04 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health continues to monitor for any early signs of an upswing in influenza - at the moment the rates of pandemic influenza remain at very low levels. More >>
Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu
Thursday, 21 January 2010, 4:42 pm | Ministry of Health
Internationally the most intense pandemic activity continues to be centred in a few places in the world such as North Africa, in Southern Asia and in parts of East and Southeast Europe. More >>
Swine Flu - Update 167
Thursday, 14 January 2010, 10:28 am | Ministry of Health
Calls to Healthline and GP consultations for influenza-like illness are low, at about the levels usual for this time of year. The Ministry of Health is monitoring for any early signs of an upswing in influenza - at the moment the rates of pandemic ... More >>
Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 166
Wednesday, 23 December 2009, 4:58 pm | Ministry of Health
During the week 7 - 13 December the number of New Zealanders visiting a doctor with an influenza-like illness remains low. The rates of pandemic influenza are still at a low level in New Zealand, however, with the holiday season upon us, and more ... More >>
Child and Youth Mortality Review
Wednesday, 23 December 2009, 4:53 pm | Ministry of Health
The report released today by the Child and Youth Mortality Review Committee shows continuing reductions in many types of deaths but highlights a continuing toll of preventable deaths. The report examines deaths of babies aged from four weeks through ... More >>
Microsoft agreement saves health dollars
Monday, 21 December 2009, 11:51 am | Ministry of Health
A new agreement signed between the Health Sector and Microsoft is helping Government to achieve its goal of an adaptive, innovative and continually improving health system. The Ministry of Health, ACC, DHBs and the New Zealand Blood Service have confirmed ... More >>
(H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 165
Wednesday, 16 December 2009, 4:53 pm | Ministry of Health
Overall, rates of pandemic influenza remain at a low level in New Zealand. The Ministry of Health is actively reviewing response activities and preparing for an anticipated upsurge of influenza activity in 2010. If you're travelling overseas during the holidays, ... More >>
Milestone for Nurse Practitioners
Friday, 11 December 2009, 1:59 pm | Ministry of Health
The role was misunderstood when first introduced, but eight years to the day since New Zealand’s first nurse practitioner (NP) was registered, the role is flourishing. More >>
New ethical guidelines for clinical trials
Monday, 30 November 2009, 10:59 am | Ministry of Health
New ethical guidelines for clinical trials and related types of health research have been developed to help ensure these studies are ethically sound and protect the interests of participants. The Ethical Guidelines for Intervention Studies developed by the ... More >>
Medsafe targets online sale of counterfeit meds
Tuesday, 24 November 2009, 1:57 pm | Ministry of Health
Medsafe has taken part in an international week of action which targeted the online sale of counterfeit and illicit medicines and was coordinated by INTERPOL and the World Health Organization. Due to an ever-increasing number of websites supplying ... More >>
Health Target Reporting Q1 09/10
Monday, 23 November 2009, 10:11 am | Ministry of Health
An overview of the performance of DHBs in each target area is provided in PDF format below: More >>
Man convicted for claiming to be a physiotherapist
Friday, 20 November 2009, 2:26 pm | Ministry of Health
The Auckland District Court has ordered British migrant Jonathon Steven Mann to pay $900 in fines for 17 counts of misrepresenting himself as an osteopath and physiotherapist during an 18-month period when he treated unsuspecting patients around Auckland. More >>
Two outstanding students awarded scholarships
Friday, 20 November 2009, 12:42 pm | Ministry of Health
Two medical students have been awarded the prestigious John McLeod scholarships this year for demonstrated academic excellence. More >>
Rates of mother and infant mortality released
Thursday, 19 November 2009, 12:26 pm | Ministry of Health
The Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee, a ministerial committee responsible for reviewing maternal and perinatal deaths (born between 20 weeks gestation and 28 days of age), announced the release of their third report to the Minister of Health ... More >>
Swine Flu - Update 161
Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 4:17 pm | Ministry of Health
Influenza activity in New Zealand continues to to be low, with visits to doctors for influenza-like illness (ILI) being below the "baseline" level. Deaths attributed to pandemic influenza remain at 20. More >>
Ministry of Health Marks Diabetes Awareness Week
Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 2:24 pm | Ministry of Health
This week marks Diabetes Awareness Week and it serves as a timely reminder to all New Zealanders about the prevalence of diabetes amongst our communities. More >>
