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News articleGuidelines have been released to guide providers to develop effective, person-centred education programmes for family and whānau supporters of people living with dementia. Read more08 November 2019
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News articleFrom 1 January 2020 paramedics will be formally recognised and regulated under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003. Read more05 November 2019
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News articleThe Interim Cancer Control Agency Board has held its first meeting, following September's Government announcements around action against cancer. Read more25 October 2019
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News articleAccelerated silicosis is an emerging health issue overseas affecting people who work with engineered stone products. Read more21 October 2019
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News articleConcerns have been expressed by school teachers and professional bodies about young people vaping and the Ministry of Health would like to reiterate its advice about vaping Read more30 September 2019
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News articleToday, the Ministry of Health has launched the “Help us shape the future of cancer care” survey asking New Zealanders to share their experiences with cancer to directly shape cancer prevention and care for New Zealanders Read more18 September 2019
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Ministry of Health senior leaders say achieving equity means achieving just and fair health outcomesNews articleKeriana Brooking (Deputy Director-General, Health System Improvement and Innovation) and John Whaanga (Deputy Director-General, Māori Health) emphasise that the only way to address health inequitie Read more13 September 2019
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News articleThe Ministry was a three-time winner in the Spirit of Service Awards achieving the Prime Minister's Award for the Healthy Homes Initiative, which also won the Better Outcomes Award, and the Leadership in Governance Award for Enabling Good Lives. Read more13 September 2019
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News articleToday, the Ministry of Health has published Every Life Matters - Read more10 September 2019