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2005 Influenza Vaccination Programme Confirmed
Tuesday, 15 March 2005, 4:06 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health confirmed today that there will be an influenza vaccination programme this year, scheduled to start in April. More >>
Guidelines for genetic testing of human embryos
Tuesday, 15 March 2005, 1:39 pm | Ministry of Health
Fertility clinics will be able to test human embryos for serious inherited genetic disorders under new guidelines developed by the National Ethics Committee on Assisted Human Reproduction (NECAHR). More >>
Management Services report released
Tuesday, 15 March 2005, 11:46 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has released the Review of Primary Health Organisation Management Services. More >>
Cox 2 inhibitors - Media advisory 15 March 2005
Tuesday, 15 March 2005, 11:01 am | Ministry of Health
As indicated at a media conference earlier this month the Medicines Adverse Reaction Committee - MARC - is meeting today to determine its final recommendations to the Minister of Health on Cox 2 inhibitors. It will be considering new data submitted ... More >>
2005 Influenza vaccine - Dr Don Matheson Statement
Monday, 14 March 2005, 4:25 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health expects to be able to announce its approach to the 2005 influenza vaccine programme tomorrow afternoon. More >>
Medsafe spokesman on 2005 Influenza vaccine
Monday, 14 March 2005, 9:24 am | Ministry of Health
The supply of the 2005 influenza vaccine has been delayed after the vaccine manufacturer Sanofi Pasteur (France) informed Medsafe of a potential problem with its effectiveness. More >>
Pandemic awareness and planning vital ongoing work
Friday, 11 March 2005, 1:27 pm | Ministry of Health
NEW research suggesting thousands of New Zealanders could die in an influenza pandemic reinforces just how crucial it is to take the illness seriously and plan accordingly, the Ministry of Health says. More >>
Exotic mosquitoes intercepted at Ports of Auckland
Tuesday, 8 March 2005, 10:50 am | Ministry of Health
Auckland Regional Public Health staff are checking for mosquito larvae and have set up traps at the Ports of Auckland after larvae were found in the mixing bowl of a concrete truck being imported from Japan. More >>
Imported Mosquitoes Intercepted at Napier Port
Wednesday, 2 March 2005, 10:08 am | Ministry of Health
Public health staff are checking for mosquito larvae and have set up traps at the Napier Port after Quinquefasciatus mosquitoes originating from Australia were found in a container at the Port. More >>
Director-General's Privileged Statement
Tuesday, 1 March 2005, 5:11 pm | Ministry of Health
Director-General of Health Dr Karen Poutasi is today warning people about three herbal products after investigation and testing revealed they contain undeclared prescription medicines. More >>
2003 drinking water survey
Tuesday, 1 March 2005, 2:40 pm | Ministry of Health
While most New Zealanders continue to have safe drinking water, some smaller communities have either water that still needs improvement or better monitoring to prove its safe, a Ministry of Health survey of drinking water quality has revealed. More >>
Preparedness for influenza pandemic well advanced
Thursday, 24 February 2005, 3:34 pm | Ministry of Health
NEW ZEALAND's preparedness for the possibility of a 'flu pandemic has been further enhanced with an agreement between the Ministry of Health and a major pharmaceutical company for a supply of anti-virals. More >>
Ministry Says DHB Generally Managed Well
Thursday, 24 February 2005, 3:25 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health believes the District Health Boards are generally managing well their financial performance. More >>
Strong warning on COX-2 inhibitors
Tuesday, 22 February 2005, 2:57 pm | Ministry of Health
THE MINISTRY of Health says the increased risk of heart attack and stroke (cardiovascular events) outweighs the benefits of COX-2 inhibitors for the general population. More >>
Women on Screening Programme Changes
Tuesday, 22 February 2005, 12:13 am | Ministry of Health
The first of more than one million letters have been sent to women on the National Cervical Screening Programme informing them about changes to the programme coming into effect next month to improve its quality, safety and effectiveness. More >>
Ministry welcomes conviction of backyard dentist
Monday, 21 February 2005, 10:08 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has today welcomed the conviction of Mt Roskill woman Rong Fang Zhang, who was convicted of charges related to unlawfully practising dentistry. More >>
Internet pharmacy convictions welcomed
Friday, 18 February 2005, 2:37 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health welcomes the convictions of a Dunedin company, Vanilla Limited, and its two shareholders in relation to the sale of prescription medicines over the internet in breach of the Medicines Act 1981. More >>
NZ safety review of COX-2 agents to be released
Thursday, 17 February 2005, 5:29 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry's medicine regulatory arm, Medsafe, is expected to complete and release its review of the safety of COX-2 inhibitor pain-killers as early as next week. More >>
Immunise Against Meningococcal Monster
Wednesday, 16 February 2005, 10:55 am | Ministry of Health
Western Bay of Plenty parents are being urged to move fast to immunise their children against the life threatening Meningococcal B disease. More >>
Yellow Fever Mosquito Intercepted at Auckland Port
Tuesday, 15 February 2005, 2:23 pm | Ministry of Health
Public health staff are checking for Yellow Fever mosquito larvae and have set up traps at the Ports of Auckland after they were found on a canoe being imported from Rarotonga. More >>
