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This page provides links to useful online resources and other organisations that play an important role in the health and disability system. Read more
Updates - Measles
Updates on the 2011 measles outbreak in New Zealand, including weekly updates, primary care updates, schools and early childhood education centres, flight information/alerts, and media releases.
Read moreAnnual Report for the Year Ended 30 June 2011
This annual report outlines the Ministry of Health’s key achievements for the 2010/11 financial year, including the Ministry’s output performance and financial summary. It includes the Health and Independence Report, which provides a snapshot of the overall functioning of the health and disability system in New Zealand.
Read moreLatest media releases
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Media releasePlunket and the Ministry of Health are concerned by advice contained in an item about the ‘Baby Whisperer’ on TV3’s Campbell Live show earlier this week. Read more17 May 2012
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Media releaseThe Ministry of Health welcomes the decision by Stratford District Council to retain fluoride in its water supply. Read more08 May 2012
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Media releaseA Ministry of Health investigation into services provided by Southern District Health Board’s BreastScreen HealthCare, the provider in the Otago and Southland regions, has found there has not been a failure of screening. Read more19 April 2012
Latest news
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The Ministry of Health expects to save $10 million each year from data matching primary health organisations (PHO) data with Immigration NZ to ensure only eligible patients are receiving Government Read more16 May 2012
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PIP implants possibly made with non-medical grade silicone have been implanted in ten patients in New Zealand Read more15 May 2012
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Page last updated: 22 December 2011
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