More community care, a new Medical Assessment and Planning Unit, faster care for very unwell children and better hospital data collection are just some of the healthcare improvements District Health Boards have achieved
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Whooping cough (pertussis)
A vaccine for whooping cough is free for children aged six weeks, three months, five months, four years and eleven years of age. Read more
Māori health content joins health.govt.nz
Maori health content previously available on maorihealth.govt.nz is now incorporated into this website. You will find information on Whānau Ora, Māori Health Providers, and a range of Māori health publications and statistics. View the Māori health section
Guide to Getting Hearing Aids
This booklet gives you information about the Ministry of Health’s Hearing Aid Subsidy Scheme, the benefits of hearing aids and what you can expect from audiology services. Read more
Don’t let the flu get you
This year New Zealand’s free influenza immunisation programme could have a global impact.
Read moreHow is your DHB performing?
Read reports for the year 2011/12 on district health board performance against the Health Targets. Read more
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