Media releases
Latest media releases
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Media releaseMore than 200 cases of measles have now been confirmed in New Zealand since the start of this year and the Ministry of Health is reminding people that immunisation is the best way to protect our most vulnerable Read more19 June 2019
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Media releaseIt's International Nurses Day tomorrow and the Ministry of Health's Chief Nursing Office is celebrating New Zealand’s largest ever nursing workforce. Read more11 May 2019
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Media releaseThe Ministry of Health is reminding travellers to make sure they are fully immunised against measles before they go overseas. Read more10 May 2019
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Media releaseNew Ministry of Health resources will help infants have quality sleep, while also protecting them from SUDI (sudden unexpected death in infancy) Read more08 May 2019
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Media releaseThe latest Report on Maternity has been released, showing the rate of teenage pregnancies has halved in the past decade. Read more12 April 2019
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Media releaseThe Ministry of Health recognises the challenges that people living with epilepsy face and is working to understand the condition better. To help raise awareness of epilepsy and mark Epilepsy New Zealand’s ‘Purple Day’ campaign, the Ministry of Health is releasing the findings of its first Epilepsy Consumer Experience Survey today. Read more26 March 2019
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Media releaseDirector-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield would like to make the public aware of a resource developed to assist those experiencing mental distress as a result of the incident in Christchurch Read more17 March 2019
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Media releaseThe Ministry of Health is urging New Zealanders to stay alert to symptoms of measles and ensure that children aged between 15 months and 4 years receive their normal MMR vaccinations Read more14 March 2019
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Media releaseThe Ministry of Health is working closely with Pharmac and Canterbury DHB to respond to the local Canterbury measles outbreak and ensure our national immunisation schedule continues on track elsewhere in the country Read more13 March 2019