Media releases
Latest media releases
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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
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Media releaseWork targeted at reducing New Zealand’s historically high suicide rates takes another step forward with the appointment of Carla na Nagara to lead the establishment of the Suicide Prevention Office. Read more10 October 2019
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Media releaseThe Ministry of Health has been working closely with Tū Ora Compass Health Primary Health Organisation (PHO) following confirmation of illegal cyber access to its computer system Read more05 October 2019
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Media releaseCanterbury DHB is starting to implement its operational plan towards a sustainable financial pathway, with continued support from the Ministry of Health and the Crown-appointed Monitor. Read more26 September 2019
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Media releaseFindings from an evaluation of the Healthy Homes Initiative shows it has resulted in fewer medicines dispensed, fewer GP visits and fewer admissions to hospital for children referred. Read more23 September 2019
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Media releaseNew Zealand has 7,000 fewer obese children than previously thought following identification of an error which overstated obesity estimates. Read more18 September 2019
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Media releaseThe Ministry of Health and PHARMAC are pleased to confirm that, subject to final regulatory approval, an additional 100,000 doses of MMR vaccine have been secured for New Zealand Read more18 September 2019
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Media releaseThe Ministry of Health is taking the first steps towards establishing its new Health Infrastructure Unit which will support and oversee the building of new clinical facilities in New Zealand. Read more17 September 2019