Health
Relief on the way for foot care training
Health Minister, Shane Reti says people with diabetes and other painful conditions are set to benefit from a significant new qualification to boost training...
Movement of fruit and veg restricted after fruit fly find
Biosecurity New Zealand has placed legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Papatoetoe, following the detection of a single male Oriental...
New Year, more new medicines for Kiwis
Associate Health Minister, David Seymour says he is pleased to see Pharmac continue to increase availability of medicines for Kiwis on the back of...
Vaping quit kit lacks detail says asthma foundation
The Government’s plan to use vaping starter kits to help adults quit smoking is irresponsible and fails to consider future health complications, according to...
Extra exam spots approved for internationally-trained doctors
Health Minister, Shane Reti says Health New Zealand will move swiftly to support dozens of internationally-trained doctors into employment, after a tripling of sought-after...
Keep it food safe this Christmas
New Zealand Food Safety is sharing some simple food safety tips for Kiwis to follow as they enjoy good food with whānau and friends...
Extra security to keep EDs safe this summer
Health Minister, Shane Reti, has today issued a reminder to all New Zealanders that violence against patients, visitors and health workers will not be...
Kindness key to better patient care
A University of Auckland researcher has defined kindness in healthcare and says it could hold the key to better communication within healthcare teams and...
NZ health volunteers honoured
Seven outstanding individuals and organisations have been recognised in the 2024 Minister of Health Volunteer Awards.
The recipients hail from across the country, and range...
Minister reports major progress on Iwi Māori health plans
Health Minister, Shane Reti says Iwi Māori Partnership Boards have taken a major step as part of the Government’s commitment to the health of...
Health Minister launches alcohol-free pregnancy campaign
Health Minister, Shane Reti, has today launched a new public health campaign aimed at preventing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder by promoting alcohol-free pregnancies.
FASD is...
Wait times improve for veterans
Veterans Minister, Chris Penk says additional funding in Budget 2024 has reduced the waiting list of veterans seeking medical and rehabilitation support.
“When we were...
Minister issues priorities reminder to public health officials
Minister of Health, Shane Reti, has issued a reminder to the National Public Health Service to concentrate its focus on prioritising serious public health...
Healthy Homes programme in good shape
Health Minister, Shane Reti says a five-year evaluation of Health New Zealand's Healthy Homes Initiative has demonstrated the positive impact of warm, dry homes...
New drug delivery research giving needles the slip
Pioneers of needle-free drug delivery have discovered a combination of heat and friction could make many medications smoother and more injectable, paving the way for...
