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Increasing awareness about primary health care
Friday, 14 September 2007, 10:01 am | Ministry of Health
A strong primary health care system is central to improving the health of all New Zealanders and reducing health inequalities between different groups. More >>
Cancer Is Leading Cause Of Death - MOH
Tuesday, 11 September 2007, 4:23 pm | Ministry of Health
Cancer is New Zealand's leading cause of death, according to the latest New Zealand Health Information Service (NZHIS) official figures. More >>
Community and individual recovery from emergencies
Friday, 7 September 2007, 4:49 pm | Ministry of Health
A new publication which grew out of ongoing preparations for a possible flu pandemic could help New Zealanders recovering from a wide range of emergencies, and the agencies which assist them, the Ministry of Health says. More >>
Ministry Grants Disintement License
Thursday, 6 September 2007, 1:27 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has issued a disinterment license to the Police to enable compliance with the requirements of a High Court order, following the death of James Junior Takamore. More >>
Wanganui reports released
Thursday, 30 August 2007, 1:03 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has today released the reports from two reviews related to Whanganui District Health Board and clinical safety at Wanganui Hospital. The Wanganui Hospital Clinical Review, completed by independent reviewers, found the level of ... More >>
Updated warning: Diethylene Glycol in toothpastes
Wednesday, 29 August 2007, 9:32 am | Ministry of Health
The Director-General of Health today issued an update to the earlier warnings not to use certain brands of toothpaste because they may contain the toxic substance diethylene glycol. More >>
Reports on DHB hospitals assist openness
Monday, 27 August 2007, 1:52 pm | Ministry of Health
District Health Boards (DHB) and the public will have a clearer idea of the performance of hospitals around the country, and patient perceptions of hospital care, with the release of two new reports on hospital services. More >>
Strong interest in District Health Board elections
Saturday, 25 August 2007, 12:26 am | Ministry of Health
Nearly 430 nominations have been received for this year's District Health Board (DHB) elections. More >>
MoH urges water suppliers to use tech assistance
Friday, 24 August 2007, 5:12 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is encouraging councils and drinking water suppliers need to make greater use of the Government’s drinking water technical assistance programme. More >>
Report: health inequalities are narrowing
Thursday, 23 August 2007, 9:20 am | Ministry of Health
A new report released today indicates for the first time that inequalities in health between ethnic and income groups in New Zealand may have begun to stabilise and even decrease, the Director-General of Health Stephen McKernan says. More >>
Have a say on assisted reproductive technology
Tuesday, 14 August 2007, 1:22 pm | Ministry of Health
With one in five New Zealand couples affected by infertility, many people are interested in assisted reproductive procedures. More >>
MOH Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week
Monday, 6 August 2007, 12:08 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is using World Breastfeeding Week to remind Kiwi's that breastfeeding is the normal, natural way to feed their babies. Breastfeeding is part of laying the foundations for a healthy life from infancy and childhood and a really important ... More >>
Domestic violence screening a welcome move
Wednesday, 1 August 2007, 10:05 am | Ministry of Health
PLANS to have health professionals include questions about domestic violence in their consultations with women have been developed in conjunction with a wide range of agencies dealing with the issue including Women’s Refuge, the Ministry of Health ... More >>
Ministry releases Oral Health Research Fund
Friday, 27 July 2007, 10:14 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement with the New Zealand Dental Association to launch the Oral Health Research Fund. More >>
Consultation On Health Support Service For Dioxin
Thursday, 19 July 2007, 3:31 pm | Ministry of Health
A range of options for additional health support services for individuals exposed to dioxins because of where they live or the work they have done has been released for public consultation More >>
Change to Hawke's Bay review team announced
Wednesday, 18 July 2007, 2:33 pm | Ministry of Health
Director-General of Health Stephen McKernan has announced a change to the review team that is examining the handling of conflicts of interest at Hawke?s Bay District Health Board (DHB). More >>
Problem Gambling - User Statistics 2006 -- MOH
Thursday, 12 July 2007, 2:34 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is releasing the report Problem Gambling Intervention Services in New Zealand: 2006 Service-User Statistics. This report provides insight into the characteristics of problem gambling and the help seeking of problem gamblers and ... More >>
Ministry of Health announces review team
Tuesday, 10 July 2007, 3:30 pm | Ministry of Health
The Minister of Health has asked the Director-General of Health to conduct an independent review of the recent allegations of conflicts of interest at the Hawke's Bay District Health Board (DHB) and the management of those conflicts of interest by Mr Peter ... More >>
New Maternity Services Funding -- MoH
Monday, 2 July 2007, 12:26 am | Ministry of Health
New funding for primary maternity services comes into effect this week (NB July 1) as part of the Government's ongoing commitment to strengthening the provision of primary maternity services. More >>
Nitrous Oxide Seized
Monday, 25 June 2007, 2:21 pm | Ministry of Health
Police and health officials raided premises in Christchurch last week and seized nitrous oxide canisters intended for illegal inhalation. More >>
