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Govt announces five key health targets

WEBHealth Minister, Shane Reti says the coalition Government’s commitment to five key health targets will drive better outcomes for all New Zealanders, in the …

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Govt moves to reshape Māori health system

WEBGovt moves to reshape Māori health system. 27/02/2024. Legislation to disestablish the Māori Health Authority will be introduced in Parliament today, heralding …

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32 new health roles added to Green List

WEBThe 32 health roles being added to the Green List’s Straight to Residence pathway span across the wider health sector from enrolled nurses, nurse practitioners, …

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Research to redefine rural outlook on health

WEBA joint project by the Universities of Otago and Waikato to reclassify what is considered rural in a health context is set to provide more accurate data of differences …

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World-first heart attack blood test prescribed for NZ hospitals

WEBA single blood test that can diagnose heart attacks in minutes instead of hours is being rolled out in New Zealand hospitals, Health Minister, Andrew Little, …

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$50 million booster for Māori immunisation

WEB21/12/2023. (Stock image). Health Minister, Shane Reti, has today announced a two-year $50 million package to help Māori health providers lift immunisation rates. Launching …

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Govt's 10-year plan for mental wellbeing

WEB22/09/2021. The Government has announced a new 10-year plan to support people who experience mental distress. Kia Manawanui Aotearoa – Long-term pathway to mental …

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New roadmap for rheumatic fever

WEBA five-year focus on tackling rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease has been announced by Associate Health Minister, Barbara Edmonds. The Rheumatic …

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14 councils ordered to fluoridate water supply

WEB14 councils ordered to fluoridate water supply. 27/07/2022. Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield at a press conference today. Director-General of Health …

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Crown observer appointed to Health NZ

WEB19/12/2023. Health Minister, Shane Reti has today announced the appointment of a Crown observer to Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora, citing significant ongoing challenges …

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$30m sexual health support package for PNG

WEB07/09/2022. Minister Nanaia Mahuta in PNG this week. New support for access to contraceptives, family planning and other sexual and reproductive health services in the …

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Westport health centre progresses

WEBWestport health centre progresses. 22/03/2022. Concept sketch of the new facility. Construction of Buller’s primary care and integrated health centre in Westport is …

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Appointment of Australian Ambassadors announced

WEBCANBERRA, AUSTRALIA Australian Foreign Minister, Penny Wong has today announced the appointment of Dr Lucas de Toca PSM as Australia’s Ambassador …

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Workforce plan to support Māori kaimahi in healthcare

WEB04/07/2023. (Stock image). The release of a national Health Workforce Plan is an important step toward mobilising growth within New Zealand’s Māori workforce and ensuring Māori …

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Community nurses pay rise kicks in

WEB31/03/2023. (Stock image). More than 8,000 community nurses will receive pay rises of up to 15% over the next month as a Government initiative worth $200 million a year kicks …

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Programme to improve Polynesian cancer outcomes

WEBThe cancer control programme will be designed in partnership with PHC’s partner countries, the Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau, Samoa, Tonga, and Tuvalu. “Cancer …

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New survey marks mental health milestone for Tonga

WEBThis week marks a significant milestone in Tonga’s healthcare landscape as the Pacific Mental Health Survey team launch a national Mental Health Survey. A …

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Whakatāne local legend humbled by award

WEB12/01/2021. Bay of Plenty District Health Board (BOPDHB) Occupational Therapist, Luke Gray has been recognised as a Local Legend for his work supporting young people’s …

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Prof Blakely to lead pandemic Royal Commission

WEBA Royal Commission to examine New Zealand’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic will be led by leading Australian-based epidemiologist, Professor Tony …

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