Media releases
Latest media releases
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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
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Media releaseThe Ministry of Health is reiterating its message to New Zealanders to keep safe from influenza-like illnesses, in light of an increase in reported cases around the country. Read more11 March 2019
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Media releaseThe Ministry of Health is reminding travellers to make sure they are immunised against measles following outbreaks overseas Read more28 February 2019
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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