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Clinical Training Agency Strategic Intentions
Tuesday, 20 January 2004, 4:16 pm | Ministry of Health
The Clinical Training Agency Strategic Intentions document released today is another building block in the plan to avoid future health workforce imbalances. More >>
Avian Flu in Asia
Thursday, 15 January 2004, 4:19 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health says New Zealanders travelling in Asia should be alert to World Health Organisation advice of a bird flu outbreak in parts of Asia. More >>
Stay smart in soaring temperatures
Monday, 5 January 2004, 7:42 pm | Ministry of Health
New Zealanders are being reminded to follow a set of basic rules to deal with soaring temperatures across the country. More >>
King: 2.5m New Zealanders now covered by PHOs
Monday, 5 January 2004, 3:49 pm | Ministry of Health
Health Minister Annette King says primary health organisations (PHOs) are going from strength to strength, with about 2.5 million New Zealanders now covered nationwide. More >>
Health Ministry Details The State Of Public Health
Tuesday, 23 December 2003, 10:56 am | Ministry of Health
2003 Health and Independence Report: The Director-General's findings on the state of public health More >>
Online Journal Showcases Use Of Health Informatics
Monday, 22 December 2003, 10:59 am | Ministry of Health
Online journal will showcase New Zealand's innovative use of health informatics to a worldwide audience. More >>
Electro-convulsive therapy review announced
Monday, 22 December 2003, 10:51 am | Ministry of Health
Ministry of Health Director-General Dr Karen Poutasi today announced the membership of an independent review of electro-convulsive therapy that will be carried out in line with health select committee recommendations made earlier in the year. More >>
Implementing the New Zealand Health Strategy
Thursday, 18 December 2003, 4:55 pm | Ministry of Health
The New Zealand Health Strategy is the key document guiding the development and provision of new services in the health and disability sector to improve the health of New Zealanders. The Minister is required, by the New Zealand Public Health and Disability ... More >>
Useful Website Re: Smokefree Legislation
Monday, 15 December 2003, 3:35 pm | Ministry of Health
This is to advise you of a Ministry of Health website dedicated to the Smoke-free Environments Amendment Act 2003, which can be found at www.ndp.govt.nz/smokefreelaw.html. More >>
Vote of confidence in National Cervical Screening
Monday, 8 December 2003, 4:46 pm | Ministry of Health
The Office of the Auditor-General report released today provides a vote of confidence in the country's cervical screening programme says Director-General of Health Dr Karen Poutasi. More >>
New CVD, Diabetes and Stroke guidelines issued
Monday, 8 December 2003, 4:39 pm | Ministry of Health
New guidelines to help treat cardiovascular disease (including stroke) and diabetes are being launched by the Minister of Health on Monday 8 December. More >>
Smoke-Free Legislation A Significant Step Forward
Thursday, 4 December 2003, 1:19 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health says yesterday's passing of a significant piece of public health legislation will greatly enhance protections for workers, volunteers, and the public against exposure to second-hand smoke. More >>
Ministry of Health welcomes PHO feedback
Tuesday, 2 December 2003, 9:27 am | Ministry of Health
An independent report looking at primary health organisations' (PHOs) first year has constructive criticism that will help shape future improvements, the Ministry of Health said today. More >>
HIV/AIDS Action Plan reviewed, updated & extended
Monday, 1 December 2003, 1:43 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health's Acting Director of Public Health, Dr Doug Lush says "New Zealand has been relatively successful in containing the HIV/AIDS epidemic, but we cannot afford to let our guard down. That's why there has been this revamp of New ... More >>
Drinking-water compliance increases significantly
Monday, 1 December 2003, 11:28 am | Ministry of Health
New Zealanders have greater access to safe drinking-water according to the Ministry of Health’s latest survey of drinking-water quality. More >>
HIV/AIDS Action Plan reviewed updated and extended
Monday, 1 December 2003, 9:59 am | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health's Acting Director of Public Health, Dr Doug Lush says "New Zealand has been relatively successful in containing the HIV/AIDS epidemic, but we cannot afford to let our guard down. That’s why there has been this revamp of New ... More >>
Influenza Disease on the Increase Overseas
Thursday, 27 November 2003, 3:29 pm | Ministry of Health
New Zealanders heading off to Europe or North America should consider getting an influenza vaccination before they go, particularly if they have an ongoing illness. More >>
Lobbying Contract Clauses Removed
Thursday, 27 November 2003, 1:57 pm | Ministry of Health
Lobbying clauses in Ministry of Health contracts with five organisations have been removed following a review of the Ministry's public health non-government organisation contracts. More >>
MOH strengthens warnings over use of HRT
Monday, 17 November 2003, 2:54 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has strengthened its caution to health professionals and women about the use of hormone replacement therapy. This follows a review of recent studies clarifying the risks associated with use of these medicines. More >>
Transition plans completed for Hanmer patients
Thursday, 13 November 2003, 4:32 pm | Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has ensured that all patients of Hanmer’s drug and alcohol clinics will be cared for by existing service providers. More >>
