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Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 04 December 201811 February 2019

The Government has released the report from the Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry. The Inquiry’s recommendations include suggestions to form […]

Govt bans vaping in public spaces – In The News

In the News | Published: 27 November 201827 November 2018

The Government plans to start regulating vaping and smokeless tobacco products, including banning them from bars, restaurants and workplaces. Associate Minister […]

Global burden of neurological disease – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 26 November 201811 February 2019

A new analysis of global data shows neurological disorders like motor neuron, stroke, and Parkinson’s are the leading cause of disability […]

Meningococcal W on the rise – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 07 November 201811 February 2019

A rare strain of meningococcal disease has killed 6 people this year, triggering the Ministry of Health to ask doctors and […]

What on earth drives someone to put up an anti-vaccination billboard? – Nikki Turner

Reflections on Science | Published: 03 October 201811 February 2019

An anti-vaccination billboard on State Highway One in Auckland will be removed mere days after it was installed, following numerous […]

Global TB burden falling – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 19 September 201811 February 2019

The global burden of tuberculosis is falling, but faster detection and treatment would help the process, according to a new […]

2017/18 provisional suicide statistics – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 24 August 201811 February 2019

The Chief Coroner has released the provisional suicide statistics from July 2017 to June 2018, which indicate the suicide rate […]

Bowel cancer screening programme independent review – In The News

In the News | Published: 08 August 201811 February 2019

An independent review has outlined shortcomings of the national bowel screening programme (NBSP) pilot and made a range of recommendations for […]

Samoa pulls MMR vaccine following two deaths – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions | Published: 10 July 201812 February 2019

The Samoan Government has seized supplies of the MMR vaccine following the deaths of two children. Reports suggest two children, […]

Drinking water quality report – Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A | Published: 05 July 201812 February 2019

The latest annual Ministry of Health report on the quality of New Zealand’s drinking water has revealed 19 per cent of people are exposed […]

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