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Guidelines released to cover new embryo donation
Monday, 8 August 2005, 1:13 pm | Ministry of Health
Surplus embryos created by couples who have undergone IVF treatment can now be donated to assist other infertile people have a child, as a result of new guidelines released today. More >>
Exotic mosquitoes intercepted at Ports of Auckland
Wednesday, 3 August 2005, 3:28 pm | Ministry of Health
Auckland Regional Public Health Service staff are responding to the unexpected finding of exotic mosquitoes at the Ports of Auckland over the weekend [30-31 Jul 2005]. More >>
Exotic Mosquitoes Intercepted at Ports of Auckland
Monday, 1 August 2005, 12:38 am | Ministry of Health
Auckland Regional Public Health staff Service staff are responding to the unexpected finding of exotic mosquitoes at the Ports of Auckland at the weekend. More >>
Work place could help boosting breast feeding
Thursday, 28 July 2005, 3:26 pm | Ministry of Health
A major drop off in breast feeding rates after three months could be improved by more supportive workplaces says Ministry of Health paediatrician Dr Pat Tuohy. More >>
Pharmacist sentenced for fraudulent claims
Thursday, 28 July 2005, 2:07 pm | Ministry of Health
The sentencing of Timaru pharmacist Mark Winefield, who fraudulently claimed close to 900 dispensing payments, brings to a close a lengthy investigation by the Ministry of Health's payment arm HealthPAC. More >>
New national strategy aims to improve collection
Thursday, 28 July 2005, 12:41 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health this week released a sector-wide mental health information strategy to ensure information-gathering across the sector is carried out in the most effective way to improve health outcomes More >>
Ministry Considers Pandemic preparedness
Wednesday, 27 July 2005, 9:03 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is working to ensure New Zealand is as prepared as possible in the event of a pandemic, such as bird flu. More >>
New National Cytology Training programme
Monday, 25 July 2005, 11:03 am | Ministry of Health
A new nationally-coordinated training programme for pathologists, scientists and technicians involved in processing and interpreting cervical smears is to be established. The programme will be based in Christchurch with training taking place in main centres ... More >>
More Heart Procedures Performed Nationally
Wednesday, 20 July 2005, 5:19 pm | Ministry of Health
Provisional figures show a total of 5789 publicly funded angioplasty and coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures were delivered nationally in 2004/05. This number will increase as District Health Boards report final figures. More >>
Media statement from the MoH re: Dr Stewart Reid
Wednesday, 20 July 2005, 4:50 pm | Ministry of Health
Dr Stewart Reid is a general practitioner with an excellent knowledge of immunisation, vaccines and vaccine safety, held in high regard nationally and internationally. Dr Reid is a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, has ... More >>
MeNZB vaccine now available to all Under 20s
Tuesday, 12 July 2005, 1:52 pm | Ministry of Health
All of New Zealand's 1.15 million children and young people aged under 20 can now access the MeNZB vaccine. More >>
PHOs now eligible for more management assistance
Thursday, 7 July 2005, 5:18 pm | Ministry of Health
In March this year the Minister of Health, Annette King, announced the availability of an extra $3 million to assist Primary Health Organisations (PHOs) with their management services, starting in July. More >>
Pandemic planning vital, ongoing
Tuesday, 28 June 2005, 8:46 am | Ministry of Health
NEW Zealand will continue to update and strengthen its pandemic preparedness plan, the Ministry of Health says More >>
No more youth influenza B deaths reported
Friday, 24 June 2005, 12:41 am | Ministry of Health
No more influenza B related deaths reported in children and young people No further deaths of children and young people due to influenza B have been identified by District Health Boards. More >>
MoH Warns Influenza B Can Be Serious Health
Tuesday, 21 June 2005, 4:44 pm | Ministry of Health
Ministry of Health warns Influenza B can be serious health risk to children and young people More >>
Hubba Hubba animation an international winner
Tuesday, 21 June 2005, 9:59 am | Ministry of Health
A television commercial designed specifically for New Zealand audiences has been shown to have international appeal, scooping a major award for its animation. More >>
Ministry of Health warning on influenza outbreak
Friday, 17 June 2005, 8:16 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is advising parental vigilance as a seasonal influenza outbreak continues to affect school-age children. More >>
Mental health and addiction services
Thursday, 16 June 2005, 4:53 pm | Ministry of Health
A recent fono (meeting) held at Pataka in Porirua was attended by over sixty Pacific mental health and addiction service providers, funders and planners in the lower North Island provided an opportunity to explore issues and challenges facing the ... More >>
Move to routinely offer antenatal HIV screening
Monday, 13 June 2005, 2:11 pm | Ministry of Health
New Zealand will progressively move to a policy of routinely offering antenatal HIV screening as part of antenatal care, Ministry of Health spokesman Dr Pat Tuohy said today. More >>
The MeNZB vaccine will work
Thursday, 9 June 2005, 2:04 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health followed an internationally accepted process for licensing the MeNZB vaccine. More >>
