The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists is welcoming the Government’s legislative decision to hand over control of water fluoridation to the Director General of Health but is urging even stronger action to improve the oral health of New Zealanders
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Media release from the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists
The SMC asked experts to comment on the Government amendment to a long-dormant bill to shift control of water fluoridation decisions from local authorities to the Director-General of Health
Proposed changes to Fluoridation Bill further ensures we are taking a safe, effective and affordable approach to improving children’s oral heath, Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall announced today
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Media release from an associate minister of health
The second round of COVID-19 vaccine doses for border and MIQ workers is underway, with the first cohort of workers who were vaccinated three weeks ago returning for their final doses
A senior Pacific doctor says that the enthusiasm the New Zealand government has shown to combat the COVID-19 pandemic is also needed to fight the current diabetes crisis
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Media release from the Pasifika Medical Association Group
Researchers at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington want to hear from people living with cancer for longer than they were told they would so they can interview them to help others in a similar situation
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Media release from Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka
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