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Severe disease invasive Group A Strep now a ‘notifiable’ disease
Publication date:Invasive group A streptococcal infection (iGAS) will become a ‘notifiable’ disease on 1 October 2024. In addition, Cabinet has now also removed COVID-19 from the list of quarantinable infectious diseases.
HIV Monitoring Plan: Measuring progress against the National HIV Action Plan for Aotearoa New Zealand 2023-2030
Publication date:The HIV Monitoring Plan is a framework to support and measure progress towards achieving the goals and targets of the National HIV Action Plan for Aotearoa New Zealand 2023-2030.
Notifiable diseases
Last updated:A list of the diseases that are notifiable to the Medical Officer of Health.
PageNational polio response framework launched, amid heightened global risk
Publication date:Manatū Hauora has published a new National Poliomyelitis Response Framework, responding to the increased risk of poliovirus globally.
Plan to eliminate HIV transmission published
Publication date:Manatū Hauora has published the HIV Action Plan which outlines a path to eliminate local transmission of HIV by 2030 and ensure people living with HIV have healthy lives free from stigma and discrimination.
National HIV Action Plan for Aotearoa New Zealand 2023-2030
Publication date:This plan outlines the path we need to take to eliminate human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission and ensure that people living with HIV have healthy lives free from stigma and discrimination. The plan aims to reduce the morbidity and mortality of HIV and achieve equitable outcomes across all population groups.
Fifth Monkeypox case
Publication date:Manatū Hauora – Ministry of Health and Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand are today reporting a fifth case of Monkeypox in New Zealand.
Fourth Monkeypox case
Publication date:Today we are reporting a fourth case of Monkeypox in New Zealand.
Draft National HIV Action Plan for New Zealand Aotearoa 2022–2032
Publication date:The Ministry of Health has drafted a new HIV Action Plan with the support of community organisations representing people living with and affected by HIV and the health sector. This new HIV Action Plan strives to eliminate local transmission of HIV and ensure people living with HIV have healthy lives free from stigma and discrimination.
Second Monkeypox case confirmed in New Zealand
Publication date:The Ministry of Health has been notified of a second confirmed case of Monkeypox.
National Hepatitis C Action Plan for Aotearoa New Zealand
Publication date:This publication presents an action plan to guide the health sector and services working in hepatitis C prevention or treatment. It provides a framework for working towards the World Health Organization’s goal to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030.
At risk Kiwis urged to get tested on World Hepatitis Day this week
Publication date:Pop-up hepatitis C testing clinics are being set up across Aotearoa New Zealand on World Hepatitis Day this Wednesday to make it quick and easy for at risk Kiwis to get tested for the virus.
Summary of Infectious Disease Management under the Health Act 1956
Last updated:Summarises some of the material in the Ministry of Health’s Guidance on Infectious Disease Management under the Health Act 1956.
PageTechnical Guidelines for Tuberculin Skin Test
Publication date:This publication provides practical information on the Mantoux skin test.
Guidance on Infectious Disease Management under the Health Act 1956
Publication date:This guidance explains new measures, concerning the notification and management of infectious diseases, which were recently incorporated into the Health Act 1956 and which commenced on 4 January 2017.
