Media releases
Latest media releases
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Media releaseThe first in a series of substantive announcements about the current tender for national air ambulance services is expected to be in late September. Read more24 August 2018
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Media releaseThe safe staffing accord is a commitment to making sure there are enough nurses in public hospitals. Read more16 August 2018
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Media releaseAs it finalises advice on a new suite of measures and a framework for reporting health system performance and measures, the Ministry of Health has released data relating to existing targets. Read more10 August 2018
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Media releaseAnother 65,000 New Zealanders will have access to free bowel screening from today with Counties Manukau District Health Board joining the National Bowel Screening Programme (NBSP). Read more10 July 2018
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Media releaseThe Ministry of Health’s online FluTracking initiative is boosting our understanding of influenza Read more04 July 2018
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Media releaseDr Juliet Rumball-Smith has been apppointed as the Clinical Chief Advisor with a focus on primary health care. Read more07 June 2018
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Media releaseThe Cremation Regulations 1973 have now been amended, meaning Nurse Practitioners can complete a person’s cremation certification. Read more24 May 2018
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Media releaseThe Ministry of Health's Director of Public Health welcomes the introduction of a new way to track influenza online in New Zealand. Read more21 May 2018
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Media releaseAs students prepare to head back to school or universities after enjoying a holiday break, the Ministry of Health is reminding people to be aware of the risks of measles. Read more27 April 2018