On the already isolated East Coast, the social isolation imposed by New Zealand’s first COVID-19 lockdown led to serious mental distress for some people
Margaret Cruickshank, who was New Zealand’s first female GP, can hardly avoid being an inspiration to the people, and particularly the doctors, of Waimate in South Canterbury
A Christchurch specialist is calling for cardiovascular risk assessment to include an additional blood test, after he and a colleague demonstrated a link to stiffening of arteries and other problems
Staff of Waimate Medical Centre and Oaktree Medical Centre at the statue of Margaret Cruickshank, New Zealand’s first female GP. Dr Cruickshank’s image also features on the painted silos seen behind
Joe Williams – GP, medical administrator, health minister and prime minister – is the only practising health professional to have died from COVID-19-related illness in New Zealand