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NZMA encouraged by PM’s focus on child poverty
Thursday, 25 September 2014, 3:10 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
“The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) is encouraged by Prime Minister John Key’s comments yesterday that he was ordering Treasury and the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet officials to start presenting new ideas for tackling child poverty,” ... More >>
More action needed on alcohol law reform, says NZMA
Monday, 1 September 2014, 4:37 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
An editorial in today’s [29 August] New Zealand Medical Journal drives home the message that New Zealand has too many risky drinkers, and too little alcohol law reform, says the New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA). More >>
NZMA welcomes fluoride report
Tuesday, 26 August 2014, 2:30 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) welcomes the report released by the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor, Professor Peter Gluckman, examining the scientific evidence for and against community water fluoridation. The report Health Effects ... More >>
Improved targeting a better option, says NZMA
Wednesday, 6 August 2014, 5:28 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) is disappointed in the Labour Party’s proposal to increase the level of Very Low Cost Access (VLCA) funding, rather than better targeting patient need. More >>
Healthy doctors good for patients
Friday, 1 August 2014, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
Doctors who work while sick pose risks for patients, other health professionals and themselves. Attitudes need to change to ensure this potentially harmful practice is avoided, says New Zealand Medical Chair (NZMA) Chair Dr Mark Peterson. More >>
NZMA calls for action on obesity
Monday, 9 June 2014, 9:34 am | New Zealand Medical Association
In a major policy briefing released today, the New Zealand Medical Association recommends a suite of measures to be considered as part of an approach to tackling New Zealand’s obesity epidemic. More >>
NZMA welcomes boosted funding
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association welcomes the increased funding for District Health Boards (DHBs) over the next 4 years, announced in today’s Budget. “This will enable more vital elective surgery, improve support services, and fund new projects ... More >>
Government response an opportunity lost
Friday, 7 March 2014, 9:39 am | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association is disappointed in the Government’s response to the Parliamentary Health Select Committee’s report on improving child health outcomes. More >>
NZMA wishes Ryall 'all the best'
Thursday, 27 February 2014, 11:53 am | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) wishes Health Minister Tony Ryall all the best for his retirement from politics at the coming election. More >>
NZ Medical Association welcomes Health Committee report
Monday, 18 November 2013, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association is delighted with the scope of recommendations made by the Parliamentary Health Select Committee in its report on improving child health outcomes, released today. More >>
NZMA welcomes proposed tightening of drink-driving laws
Tuesday, 5 November 2013, 1:17 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
New liquor laws introduced in Parliament yesterday [Monday 4 November] are a welcome step towards helping New Zealand tackle some of the problems caused by excessive alcohol consumption, says the New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA). More >>
Fluoride a national priority, says NZMA
Friday, 13 September 2013, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) strongly supports community water fluoridation, and welcomes the new Ministry of Health website www.fluoridefacts.govt.nz. More >>
NZMA welcomes health report
Friday, 9 August 2013, 12:50 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) welcomes the Ministry of Health’s newly released report Health Loss in New Zealand. More >>
New Zealand medical profession loses outstanding leader
Tuesday, 16 April 2013, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association is saddened to learn of the death of Dr Peter Foley, Chair of the NZMA for an historic two terms from 2007 until 2011. “Dr Foley made an outstanding contribution to the NZMA and to strengthening our nation’s ... More >>
‘Blaming and shaming’ sets dangerous precedent
Friday, 15 March 2013, 3:24 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
“‘Blaming and shaming’ the healthcare professionals involved in the care of Zachary Gravatt sets a dangerous precedent and will not help improve the care or safety of other patients in the health system,” says Dr Paul Ockelford, Chair of ... More >>
NZMA supports plain packaging move
Wednesday, 20 February 2013, 5:00 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The New Zealand Medical Association congratulates the Government on following through on its plan to introduce a plain packaging regime for tobacco products. More >>
White Paper: better information sharing for vulnerable kids
Thursday, 11 October 2012, 1:48 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
A stronger focus on sharing information among professional groups to identify vulnerable children and serve as an early alert for improved prevention of child abuse and neglect, was commended by the New Zealand Medical Association, which has welcomed today’s ... More >>
Free after hours for under-sixes improving child health
Monday, 2 July 2012, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The rollout of free after-hours doctors’ visits for children aged under-six is integral to improving child health as it will reduce cost barriers to accessing health care, says the New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA). More >>
Medical leader and health champion deservedly recognised
Tuesday, 5 June 2012, 5:27 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
Dr Peter Foley, a Hawkes Bay General Practitioner and past Chairman of the New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA), has been deservedly recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for his outstanding contribution to strengthen our nation’s health services. More >>
NZMA supports govt policy to improve access to contraception
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 1:44 pm | New Zealand Medical Association
The NZMA strongly supports policy announced by the Government today that will enable women on a benefit and female dependents of beneficiaries to access financial assistance should they choose to use long-acting reversible contraception. More >>
