Many people travel to high-altitude destinations, meaning clinicians are often faced with questions about how to prevent and treat altitude illness. Update your knowledge with this New Zealand Society of Travel Medicine summary of updated evidence-based guidelines with comments by senior lecturer Jenny Visser – it outlines the best prophylactic regimens, diagnostic approaches and treatment protocols for acute altitude illness
Diana the undaunted: Chocolate fish, reforms and the shadow of Sir Ashley
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Diana the undaunted: Chocolate fish, reforms and the shadow of Sir Ashley
Friday 28 April 2023, 10:48 AM

New director-general of health Diana Sarfati says the health reforms are her focus and they present extraordinary opportunities [Image: Hagen Hopkins]
Who is Diana Sarfati, the academic turned civil servant who now leads the Ministry of Health, asks Patrice Dougan. The answer seems to be an intellectual powerhouse with a great sense of humour and a truckload of dedication
On her first day as director-general of health, Diana Sarfati loaded a plate with chocolate fish and walked around her new workplace, introducing hers