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New Zealanders to participate in NZ Health Survey
Tuesday, 26 September 2006, 1:48 pm | Ministry of Health
More than 12,000 New Zealanders will be asked to participate in the Ministry of Health's biggest national population survey to find out how healthy we are. More >>
Plan to respond to an influenza pandemic
Thursday, 21 September 2006, 11:54 am | Ministry of Health
A bigger and better version of New Zealand’s plan for responding to an influenza pandemic was released by the Ministry of Health today. More >>
Male problem gamblers lose more money
Thursday, 21 September 2006, 11:20 am | Ministry of Health
Men lose the most money when it comes to problem gambling, a just released Ministry of Health report shows. More >>
WHO's work in the Region
Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 9:04 am | Ministry of Health
Auckland, New Zealand, 18 September 2006—A senior official of the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a fresh warning today about the continuing threat of an influenza pandemic set off by the ongoing avian influenza crisis. More >>
Te Rau Hinengaro - The NZ Mental Health Survey
Tuesday, 19 September 2006, 12:30 am | Ministry of Health
Please see the Ministry of Health's website for a full copy of Te Rau Hinengaro - The New Zealand Mental Health Survey at http://www.moh.govt.nz/publicationsbydate [ http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/ by+unid/266DD3787EB96FA1CC2571D300810E7C?Open ] More >>
Suicide statistics - re-publication of report
Friday, 8 September 2006, 3:50 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is withdrawing its publication Suicide Trends New Zealand 1983-2003 due to the way in which hospitalisation data was reported in the document. The suicide-related hospitalisation data refers to intentional self harm events. More >>
Response to Meningococcal Gold Rush III Claims
Monday, 4 September 2006, 4:26 pm | Ministry of Health
Ministry of Health responds to claims made by Ron Law and Barbara Sumner Burstyn in Meningococcal Gold Rush III:post-MeNZB Vaccine Update More >>
DHB Finances complete financial year strongly
Wednesday, 23 August 2006, 2:34 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health continues to see evidence that District Health Boards are generally managing their financial performance well. More >>
Pasifika Centre and Hospital sold
Tuesday, 22 August 2006, 1:03 pm | Ministry of Health
Pacificare took over operation of the resthome and hospital from 16 August 2006 after the Director General of Health granted a three month certificate to Pacificare to provide Hospital Care (medical services and geriatric services) and Rest Home Care. More >>
Meningococcal B immunisation rates high
Friday, 18 August 2006, 3:09 pm | Ministry of Health
The fight against the epidemic strain of meningococcal B is far from over, despite new figures showing high immunisation completion rates. More >>
Telephone health advice service popular with Kiwis
Friday, 18 August 2006, 2:17 pm | Ministry of Health
A telephone health advice service, which also offers Well Child advice is proving popular with New Zealand families. More >>
Annual report on ECT statistics released
Friday, 11 August 2006, 11:46 am | Ministry of Health
A total of 307 people with a serious mental illness received electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) last year, an annual report on the treatment released today by the Ministry of Health shows. More >>
Ministry to Consult with Maternity Sector
Friday, 11 August 2006, 10:48 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has commenced consultation on the Maternity Facility Access Agreement, a contract which sets out the obligations of Lead Maternity Carers (LMCs) accessing maternity facilities when bringing women into hospital for labour and birth ... More >>
MeNZB Immunisation Programme effectiveness shown
Tuesday, 8 August 2006, 1:32 pm | Ministry of Health
Children and young New Zealanders who are not immunised against the epidemic strain of group B Meningococcal disease have a five times higher risk of getting it than those who are fully-immunised, preliminary results from an independent study show. More >>
Consultation sought on problem gambling service
Friday, 4 August 2006, 2:43 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is seeking submissions on its draft Consultation Document which includes a Service Plan, Needs Assessment and Levy Calculations for preventing and minimising gambling harm over the three-years 2007-2010. More >>
Cancer death rates reducing
Thursday, 3 August 2006, 11:41 am | Ministry of Health
Latest New Zealand Health Information Service (NZHIS) official figures confirm overall cancer death rates are declining. More >>
Poorer People Hardest Hit By Problem Gambling
Tuesday, 1 August 2006, 11:12 am | Ministry of Health
The vast majority of problem gamblers have yet to seek help that is freely available to them, says the Ministry of Health. Just 12 per cent of people classed as problem gamblers have accessed Ministry of Health funded services such as the Gambling Helpline ... More >>
Prevenar Vaccine will be seriously considered
Wednesday, 26 July 2006, 11:13 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is assuring New Zealanders that a vaccine preventing pneumococcal meningitis is being given serious consideration for inclusion in the National Immunisation Schedule. More >>
Improvements ahead for elective services
Tuesday, 25 July 2006, 2:27 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is working with representatives from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and other relevant groups to further improve New Zealanders' access to elective surgical services. More >>
Warning on Prescription Drugs in 'Herbal' Products
Friday, 21 July 2006, 9:58 am | Ministry of Health
Seven different products imported from Asia, being sold as herbal medicines, have tested positive for erectile dysfunction and weight loss prescription medicines following routine investigations by the Ministry of Health Medicines Safety Authority, Medsafe. More >>
