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Media releaseInformation sessions on proposals for the Medicinal Cannabis Scheme take place in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch over the next fortnight. The sessions are open to anyone with an interest in learning more about the proposed scheme. Read more18 July 2019
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Media releaseThe Ministry of Health's Director-General Dr Ashley Bloomfield has welcomed the chance for New Zealand men and women harmed by surgical mesh to participate in restorative justice forums. Read more05 July 2019
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Media releaseMedsafe has opened a public consultation on plans to introduce new labelling requirements for non-active substances in medicines (exipients) which may cause a bad reaction, eg: allergies. Read more27 June 2019
Latest news
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The Commonwealth Fund and New Zealand's Ministry of Health, as co-sponsors, are calling for applications for the 2020-21 Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice. Read more15 July 2019
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The Ministry of Health's Chief Nursing Officer Margareth Broodkoorn has congratulated Nursing Council of New Zealand on the rollout of registered nurse prescribing. Read more15 July 2019
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