There are no new cases in the community to report today. There are three new positive cases of COVID-19 to report in managed isolation since our last media statement yesterday
Replacing all District Health Boards across the country will see our regions and smaller communities lose their voice and their autonomy, National’s Health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says
The President of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand, Mark von Dadelszen, has welcomed the intent of the Government’s health sector reforms as announced by Health Minister Andrew Little and said he hopes it brings an end to the delays, discriminations and raw deals endured by Kiwi men with prostate cancer
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Media release from the Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ
Self-testing for cervical cancer could reduce cervical screening inequities for Māori, Pacific and Asian women, according to new research led by Massey University in partnership with Waitematā District Health Board and Auckland District Health Board
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Media release from Auckland and Waitematā DHBs, and Massey University
The Director for The Whanau Ora Community Clinic is pleased by this morning’s announcement of major reforms to the healthcare system, including the establishment of a long-awaited Māori Health Authority and believes that Whanau Ora should be considered as a way forward
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Media release from George Ngatai, director of The Whanau Ora Community Clinic
ProCare, New Zealand’s largest network of independent general practices, welcomes the Government’s Health reforms acknowledging they have the potential to significantly transform the future of healthcare to achieve a less complicated and fairer system for New Zealanders
The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) has welcomed the health sector reforms announced today by Minister of Health Andrew Little, and the bold systemic and legislative changes they involve
This morning the Minister of Health announced major changes to New Zealand’s health system. They focus on improved primary and community healthcare and a simplified national structure to ensure fairer access to healthcare for New Zealanders
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Media release from the New Zealand Rural General Practice Network
Today’s announcement by the Government signals its shift in how the health and disability system will operate in the future in terms of policy decisions, funding and commissioning, and the delivery of services at a national and wider regional level
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