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Latest media releases
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Media releaseA migraine treatment used for the past 50 years will no longer be approved for use in New Zealand from May next year in line with other countries such as Australia and many countries in Europe. Read more20 November 2019
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Media releaseIt's World Antibiotic Awareness Week and the Ministry of Health is reminding New Zealanders that we all contribute to antibiotic resistance and we can all do something to help combat it. Read more18 November 2019
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Media releaseThe Ministry of Health has now heard more than 600 stories from those who have been affected by surgical mesh, through an innovative restorative justice process. Read more15 November 2019
Latest news
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Findings from the 2014/15 Health Survey publications on sexual and reproductive health have been released today by the Ministry of Health. Read more15 November 2019
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New Zealand is aligning itself with international best practice and raising the age that women start cervical screening, from 20 to 25 years. Read more14 November 2019
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