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The impact of communitydesigned wellbeing clinics in Kawhia could be positive or negative for the local general practice, says specialist GP John Burton

A feasiblity trial on the potential therapeutic use of mushroom-derived psilocybin is set to begin this month

The mpox outbreak in a growing number of African countries has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the WHO director-general

Changes to disability support services are coming as the Government responds to an independent report finding Whaikaha could overspend on its budget by year’s end 

A sweeping review of courses at the University of Auckland could see some courses and programmes in health sciences cut, but no clinical programmes from the medical school will be affected 

A three-month delay in getting a Te Whatu Ora rural hospital contract has seen the “heartsinking” loss of a Canadian doctor recruit to another country, says rural health leader Grant Davidso

The general practice pilot programme for immigrant doctors has been hailed by a participant who is now urging it be repeated and expanded   

The nationwide shortage of GPs has reached a stage where patients in areas like Northland are waiting years to sign up with a local GP, driving up demand for telehealth services, specialist GP Rory Johnston says

A briefing to the health minister about the urgent-care sector shows reduced hours and changes to the model of care are possible outcomes of insufficient funding, as Martin Johnston reports

Patrice Dougan explores life on remote Pitcairn Island through the eyes of former resident specialist GP Kevin Donovan