Today is the final day for the Productivity Commission. Chair Ganesh Nana reflects on its work and the cruel way in which its demise was signalled by the Coalition Government - a public announcement with no heads up beforehand
CSL Seqirus has today announced that its adjuvanted influenza vaccine, Fluad® Quad, designed for people aged 65 and over is now available from GP clinics and pharmacies in New Zealand
Pharmac – Te Pātaka Whaioranga has confirmed who will be able to get the funded influenza (flu) vaccine from 2 April 2024, with around one million people eligible to get it for free
Health Minister Dr Shane Reti says the latest report into New Zealand’s health reforms shows a few benefits, but overall once again demonstrates a lack of leadership by the previous Labour government
The Government's shameful repeal of the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Act 2022 will condemn thousands of Kiwis to prolonged tobacco addiction, harm and preventable death
The Associate Minister’s comment that vaping "got away on us" is the understatement of the century, Asthma and Respiratory Foundation Chief Executive Letitia Harding says
Specialist GP Nikki Vadgama provides some tips to make your next paediatric eczema consult easier. She includes a review of new guidelines, resources, websites and medications for paediatric eczema management