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Auckland study welcomed - Health Ministry
Thursday, 25 November 2004, 4:03 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health welcomes the publication of a University of Auckland study which reveals a third of all New Zealand women suffer from partner violence at some point in their lifetime. More >>
Health Ministry supports Diabetes Awareness Week
Monday, 22 November 2004, 5:38 pm | Ministry of Health
Creating environments where it's easy to be healthy would have huge benefits for all New Zealanders, particularly those at risk from diabetes, the Ministry of Health said today. More >>
Vaccine and vigilance best chance
Monday, 22 November 2004, 5:18 pm | Ministry of Health
Two recent cases of the potentially deadly meningococcal disease reinforce the need for children to be immunised but also for families to stay vigilant for symptoms of other strains of the disease, the Ministry of Health said today. More >>
Two new BreastScreen Aotearoa Service Providers
Friday, 19 November 2004, 11:39 am | Ministry of Health
A decision today by the Director-General of Health to establish two new breast screening service providers will mean better access to services for Auckland and Northland women. More >>
Ministry Welcomes Cervical Cancer Audit
Friday, 19 November 2004, 11:26 am | Ministry of Health
Deputy Director-General Public Health Dr Don Matheson says the completion of the three-year, $3 million audit, one of the most comprehensive audits of its kind, provides a further level of reassurance about New Zealand’s national cervical screening programme. More >>
Smoke-free law information line launched
Thursday, 18 November 2004, 5:09 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health today launched its Smoke-free law information line ahead of 10 December 2004, when all internal workplaces in New Zealand will be required to be smoke-free. More >>
New Cryptosporidium Water Standards Delayed
Thursday, 18 November 2004, 9:18 am | Ministry of Health
A new Ministry of Health water standard that would lower the existing limit of the fine particles in drinking water left over from filtering and treating it, has been deferred. More >>
Second part of Paritutu study underway
Thursday, 18 November 2004, 12:48 am | Ministry of Health
A second group of Paritutu residents have given blood as the final part of a study to investigate non-occupational exposure to dioxins among current and former long-term residents of the New Plymouth suburb. More >>
Epidemic Of Meningococcal Disease Continues
Wednesday, 10 November 2004, 8:35 am | Ministry of Health
The epidemic of meningococcal disease continues in New Zealand, despite claims made by anti-immunisation campaigners. More >>
Epidemic of meningococcal disease continues
Tuesday, 9 November 2004, 4:53 pm | Ministry of Health
The epidemic of meningococcal disease continues in New Zealand, despite claims made by anti-immunisation campaigners. More >>
Epidemic of meningococcal disease continues
Tuesday, 9 November 2004, 4:29 pm | Ministry of Health
The epidemic of meningococcal disease continues in New Zealand, despite claims made by anti-immunisation campaigners. More >>
First quarter million doses given
Tuesday, 9 November 2004, 12:02 am | Ministry of Health
The first quarter million vaccine doses have been given in the Meningococcal B Immunisation Programme. More >>
First 1/4 Mn Meningococcal B Immunisation Doses
Monday, 8 November 2004, 4:29 pm | Ministry of Health
The first quarter million vaccine doses have been given in the Meningococcal B Immunisation Programme. More >>
Director-General's Privileged Statement
Saturday, 23 October 2004, 3:47 pm | Ministry of Health
Director-General of Health Dr Karen Poutasi is today warning people to stop taking four products sold as herbal remedies after investigation and testing revealed they contain undeclared prescription medicines for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. More >>
Report on Antenatal HIV Screening Welcomed
Thursday, 21 October 2004, 4:10 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health's National Screening Unit has welcomed a report which recommends improving HIV screening of pregnant women. More >>
New advice on prescribing anti-depressants
Thursday, 21 October 2004, 3:37 pm | Ministry of Health
Medsafe has sent a letter to all prescribers informing them about new advice relating to the known risks and benefits associated with prescribing medications to treat depression in young people and in adults. More >>
Independent Experts Endorse Immunisation Programme
Tuesday, 19 October 2004, 11:35 am | Ministry of Health
Independent experts have endorsed the safety of the vaccine used in the Meningococcal B Immunisation Programme. More >>
BreastScreen Aotearoa Exceeds Targets
Wednesday, 13 October 2004, 10:16 am | Ministry of Health
BreastScreen Aotearoa has screened significantly more women than it expected to since the age extension was rolled-out in July to include younger and older women. More >>
Durex Survey Warnings for Teens
Wednesday, 13 October 2004, 10:03 am | Ministry of Health
The Durex survey showing that high numbers of young New Zealanders are having unsafe sex highlights the importance of using condoms, says the Ministry of Health. More >>
Exotic Mosquito Interception at Auckland Port
Tuesday, 12 October 2004, 11:56 am | Ministry of Health
Exotic mosquito have been found in used tyres being transshipped from Rarotonga to Fiji via Auckland by Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Quarantine staff during a routine inspection. More >>
