Media releases
Latest media releases
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Media releaseNurses globally and in New Zealand will join together next year to celebrate the International Year of the Nurse and the global Nursing Now campaign. Read more04 December 2019
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Media releaseThe Government has taken a major step towards ensuring health research in New Zealand brings maximum benefit to all New Zealanders. Read more02 December 2019
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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
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Media releaseThe Ministry of Health has announced a new framework to better support New Zealand’s rapidly expanding e-mental health services. Read more13 November 2019
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Media releaseThe Ministry of Health has released the outcome of website security scans conducted following the illegal unauthorised access of Tū Ora Compass Health. Read more25 October 2019
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Media releaseThe Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education have signed a memorandum of understanding, so they can work together to help prevent the spread of measles in schools Read more16 October 2019
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Privileged statementMedsafe has today published a privileged statement issued by the Director-General of Health under section 98 of the Medicines Act 1981. This statement is issued as an alert to warn consumers of the dangers of consuming a product marketed for weight loss, under the branding Valentus SlimROAST Optimum Dark Roast Coffee (sachets and powder). Read more11 October 2019