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Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Tuesday, 27 April 2004, 4:15 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is reminding all doctors and hospitals to be alert to any possible cases of Severe Alert Respiratory Syndrome following reports of new cases in China. More >>
Horowhenua Hospital Development Passes Key Hurdle
Tuesday, 27 April 2004, 2:21 pm | Ministry of Health
In a joint statement MidCentral DHB and the Ministry of Health today announced that the National Capital Committee (NCC) has recommended that funding be reserved for the redevelopment of Horowhenua Hospital. More >>
Human Tissue Review Meeting
Friday, 23 April 2004, 10:58 am | Ministry of Health
The first of a series of public consultation meetings on a major review on the use of human tissue will begin in Wellington next week. More >>
Ibuprofen to be available from supermarkets
Monday, 5 April 2004, 10:47 am | Ministry of Health
The over-the-counter pain reliever medicine ibuprofen will be able to be sold from both supermarkets and pharmacies from May, the Ministry of Health announced today. More >>
Causes of death in New Zealand
Friday, 2 April 2004, 2:09 pm | Ministry of Health
A report identifying the top 20 causes of death in New Zealand, classified by risk factor as well as by health condition (disease or injury), has been released today by the Ministry of Health. More >>
Magnet quality in health care the focus of forum
Wednesday, 31 March 2004, 5:34 pm | Ministry of Health
About 200 health professionals are expected to descend on Wellington tomorrow to discuss 'Magnet' principles of quality health care. More >>
Magnet New Zealand First National Forum
Monday, 29 March 2004, 4:05 pm | Ministry of Health
29 March 2004 Media Advisory Magnet New Zealand First National Forum, Wellington, April 1 2004 More >>
Review of prescribing SSRI antidepressants
Wednesday, 24 March 2004, 11:42 am | Ministry of Health
In response to international concerns, the Medicines Adverse Reactions Committee (MARC) has completed a review of the safety and efficacy of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) anti-depressants when used to treat children under 18 with depression. More >>
Tuberculosis still a real health threat
Wednesday, 24 March 2004, 12:48 am | Ministry of Health
More than 400 people were diagnosed with tuberculosis in New Zealand last year, underlining the need to stay alert for the signs, symptoms and treatment of the disease the Ministry of Health says. More >>
Free influenza vaccination campaign launched
Monday, 22 March 2004, 9:57 am | Ministry of Health
Almost 100 more New Zealanders were hospitalised with influenza last year than in 2002, prompting calls for people to be proactive this winter and get vaccinated. More >>
Conference Tackles Hepatitis B And Measles
Tuesday, 9 March 2004, 9:20 am | Ministry of Health
Strategies to combat killer diseases are high on the agenda of a meeting in Auckland this week. (8th - 12th March) More >>
Conference tackles Hepatitis B and Measles
Friday, 5 March 2004, 10:31 am | Ministry of Health
Pacific immunisation managers will be in Auckland next week to discuss how their countries can work towards controlling measles, hepatitis B and other vaccine-preventable diseases. More >>
New HIV cases reinforce need for safe sex
Thursday, 26 February 2004, 4:25 pm | Ministry of Health
A record number of newly identified HIV cases in New Zealand last year has prompted a concerned reminder about safe sex from the Ministry of Health. More >>
Ministry working with Nelson-Marlborough DHB
Thursday, 12 February 2004, 5:41 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health expects large funding increases for Nelson-Marlborough DHB over the next two years will allow the DHB to improve its services, if it is able to address its current financial pressures. More >>
Primary care focus for Health Ministers' Forum
Friday, 30 January 2004, 8:32 am | Ministry of Health
Primary Health Care is top of the agenda at a forum for health ministers New Zealand is hosting this week. More >>
Exotic mosquito found at Auckland wharf
Thursday, 29 January 2004, 3:16 pm | Ministry of Health
Exotic mosquito larvae were intercepted by Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) Quarantine Service during inspection of risk goods at the Ports of Auckland yesterday. More >>
Child health issues in Wairarapa
Thursday, 29 January 2004, 7:36 am | Ministry of Health
A booklet which raises awareness of child health and safety issues facing the Wairarapa region will be useful in helping the community and other key players understand and deal with child health issues, the Ministry of Health said today. More >>
Exotic Mosquito Treatment begins in Whangaparaoa
Wednesday, 28 January 2004, 2:55 pm | Ministry of Health
Treatment to control the southern saltmarsh mosquito began today near Whangaparaoa Peninsula following the discovery of larvae there yesterday, the Ministry of Health announced today. More >>
Kiwis To Build Nuclear Monitoring Station
Tuesday, 27 January 2004, 5:24 pm | Ministry of Health
Mauritania may be one of those countries that sends you to straight to the internet or an atlas to find its whereabouts, but for New Zealand scientists the west African nation is just another stop on the road to nuclear weapons disarmament. More >>
Discussion On Revision Of Drinking Water Standards
Monday, 26 January 2004, 9:34 am | Ministry of Health
Further steps to provide greater protection from water borne disease are proposed in the Ministry of Health's revised Drinking-Water Standards as part of its drinking-water safety plan being developed. More >>
