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Latest news items
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News articleThe Ministry of Health is continuing to strengthen our readiness to respond should we have a suspected case of novel coronavirus in New Zealand Read more27 January 2020
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News articleThe Ministry of Health is closely monitoring the international situation and guidance provided by the World Health Organization in relation to the novel coronavirus, which originated in Wuhan, China. Read more24 January 2020
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News articleThe Ministry of Health is continuing to monitor and review the air quality data in New Zealand to assess the impact of the Australian bushfire smoke Read more06 January 2020
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News articleDigital Health Week NZ was held in Hamilton between 18th and 22nd of November 2019. It was organised by Health Informatics New Zealand (HiNZ) and featured delegates, 350 speakers, 17 events over five days. Presentations from HINZ are now available to view. Read more20 December 2019
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News articleThe National Ethics Advisory Committee is pleased to announce the release of the revised new Ethical Standards for Health and Disability Research and Quality Improvement. Read more20 December 2019
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News articleMedsafe is reassuring patients and health care professionals that the current batch of EpiPen JR, which is being released to the market, is safe and effective. Read more19 December 2019
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News articleA screening programme that has seen thousands of newborn babies avoid a potential life of ill-health and suffering has celebrated its 50th anniversary. Read more13 December 2019
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News articleThe Ministry of Health has released a report detailing the harm surgical mesh has caused New Zealand men and women. Read more12 December 2019
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News articleBetter integrated services for older New Zealanders is the focus of the next stage of New Zealand’s Healthy Ageing Strategy. Read more12 December 2019