About us Mō mātou

About the Ministry of Health and the New Zealand health system. 

Regulation & legislation Ngā here me ngā ture

Health providers and products we regulate, and laws we administer.

Strategies & initiatives He rautaki, he tūmahi hou

How we’re working to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders.

Māori health Hauora Māori

Increasing access to health services, achieving equity and improving outcomes for Māori.

Statistics & research He tatauranga, he rangahau

Data and insights from our health surveys, research and monitoring.

Clinical advice

The New Zealand National Poisons Centre has clinical toxicologists on its staff. They can provide treatment advice about unidentified substances taken by individuals.

The National Poisons Centre runs a free 24/7 emergency telephone service.

Phone: 0800 764 766 (0800 POISON)

Clinical coding

Information about the correct code to use when a patient is hospitalised can be found on the Health New Zealand website

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