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Media releaseThe Ministry of Health has convened a teleconference of DHB Chief Medical Officers and Directors of Allied Health to share the information gathered to date from the Hawke's Bay DHB incomplete sterilisation issue. Read more15 February 2019
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Media releaseNew Zealand is continuing its work in the global fight to stop the spread of HIV transmissions. Read more11 February 2019
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Media releaseThe Ministry of Health has announced the appointment of Shayne Hunter to the role of Deputy Director-General Data and Digital Read more30 January 2019
Latest news
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Another 17,000 New Zealanders will have access to free bowel screening with Lakes District Health Board (DHB) joining the National Bowel Screening Programme (NBSP). Read more20 February 2019
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The Ministry has awarded the contract to build the IT system for the National Bowel Screening Programme to Deloitte. Read more13 February 2019
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