Alcohol Healthwatch applauds the Children’s Commissioner, Judge Andrew Becroft, and the Disability Rights Commissioner, Paula Tesoriero MNZM, for joining forces and invoking their statutory mandate to demand support for individuals and families struggling with the lifelong disability of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Yesterday’s announcement to improve women’s health equity through improved maternity services and ACC legislation amendments for childbirth injuries is welcomed by The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners
The New Zealand College of Midwives commends the Government on its proposal to amend ACC legislation and update its Maternity Action Plan, saying the developments signify increased attention is finally being paid to women’s health
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Media release from the New Zealand College of Midwives
RANZCOG, the leading body for obstetrics and gynaecology and women’s health in Aotearoa New Zealand, has welcomed the announcement by ACC Minister Carmel Sepuloni that the Government is expanding cover for birth injuries
The Government is laying the foundations for a better future by improving equity and health outcomes for women through amending ACC legislation and an updated Maternity Action Plan
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Media release from ACC minister Carmel Sepuloni and associate health minister Ayesha Verrall
New Zealanders can now receive the majority of other vaccines before, after, or at the same time as their COVID-19 vaccine, saysDirector of Public Health Dr Caroline McElnay
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