The Ministry of Health can confirm an individual who had been a guest at the managed isolation facility at the Pullman Hotel and has been isolating at home in Hamilton since 30 January has tested positive for COVID-19
Community clinics to test blood levels for residents in Waikouaiti and Karitane have been scheduled, as Public Health South looks to see whether the community may have experienced chronic exposure to lead in the drinking water
Waikouaiti and Karitane residents are being invited to receive a blood test for lead levels, as Public Health South works to understand whether the community may have experienced chronic exposure to lead in the drinking water
The Dunedin City Council is providing more information on the events which led to the 2 February issuing of advice to Waikouaiti and Karitane residents to not use tap water for drinking, cooking or preparing food until further notice
“I’ve become a global GP,” laughs Sandhya Ramanathan. The Irish Times is the latest media outlet to feature this Grey Lynn, Auckland GP’s practical homecare tips on how to reduce the risk of mild COVID-19 becoming severe
Bowel Cancer New Zealand calls on the Ministry of Health to prove equitable health care is a priority for the government on World Cancer Day. The inaugural report released this week by Te Aho o Te Kahu, (the Cancer Control Agency) confirmed what is well known, inequities exist in cancer care for Māori and Pasifika peoples
Aotearoa New Zealand’s focus on wellbeing is an important step in the right direction but critical challenges remain in transforming our approach to mental health and addiction, says outgoing Mental Health Commissioner Kevin Allan
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Media release from the Health and Disability Commissioner
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