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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 releasePublic Health Service staff in both cities received around 50 calls from vigilant members of the public who reported unusual mosquitoes. Read more19 January 2012
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Media releaseAround 6 per cent of parents three years ago chose not to immunise, but the rate today is now less than 4 per cent. Read more21 December 2011
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Media releaseIf 20 and 21-year-olds haven’t had at least one dose of HPV vaccine by 31 December this year, they may have to pay about $500 to get the immunisation privately later, says Ministry of Health Read more20 December 2011
Latest news
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Hauora Māori Scholarships provide financial assistance for students undertaking a tertiary health-related programme of study who are committed to Māori Health and have whakapapa and/or strong cultu Read more26 January 2012
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The Minister of Health has issued a Temporary Class Drug Notice under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975. This notice places a temporary ban for 12 months on the supply and sale of the synthetic ca Read more29 December 2011
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Page last updated: 22 December 2011
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