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News articleThe Ministry of Health is reassuring New Zealanders that most of Aotearoa remains measles free, while asking people who have already had one dose, to delay their second dose, to ensure Canterbury continues to have enough vaccine for its needs. Read more18 March 2019
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News articleA phone counselling service available nationwide for anyone distressed by Friday’s events continues to provide a valuable service Read more17 March 2019
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News articleNew measures being introduced are expected to ultimately improve care and outcomes for New Zealanders with bowel cancer Read more05 March 2019
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News articleMedsafe and the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand have today signed a new agreement further enhancing how they work together Read more01 March 2019
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News articleThe Ministry of Health has today published The National Travel Assistance Scheme: Policy Recommendations Report, examining the way patients and whānau are supported with travel and accommodation costs within the health system. Read more27 February 2019
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News articleAnother 17,000 New Zealanders will have access to free bowel screening with Lakes District Health Board (DHB) joining the National Bowel Screening Programme (NBSP). Read more20 February 2019
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News articleThe Ministry has awarded the contract to build the IT system for the National Bowel Screening Programme to Deloitte. Read more13 February 2019
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News articleA new medicine, which will be able to treat more people who have chronic hepatitis C, is being funded from today Read more01 February 2019
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News articleThe Ministry encourages Pacific peoples who are interested in studying health science courses to apply for a 2019 Pacific Health Scholarship. Applications are open until 5 pm on Friday 8 February. Read more31 January 2019