Spike in respiratory viruses prompts public health reminder
MidCentral DHB is reminding parents and whānau to exercise public health measures following a recent spike in the spread of respiratory illnesses in the MidCentral region.
As is the case throughout New Zealand, MidCentral DHB...
PHARMAC seeks views on declining funding applications
PHARMAC is considering declining 97 inactive medicine funding applications. Previously inactive applications have remained on PHARMAC’s books, despite being unlikely to be approved for funding. This has caused confusion as to if they will be...
Helius announces exclusive move with DATAPHARM
New Zealand’s largest licenced medicinal cannabis company, Helius Therapeutics, has announced an exclusive partnership with DATAPHARM focused on delivering leading prescriber education programmes and resources.
New Zealand-owned DATAPHARM is well known for consulting to the healthcare and pharmaceutical...
MedCan critical as cannabis industry poised to enter local market
Academics, researchers, government officials, doctors, businesspeople, investors, entrepreneurs and innovators, growers, and patients cannot afford to miss October’s MedCan Summit 2021.
It marks the sunrise industry’s true starting line, as local producers are taking positive steps...
“We have been warned” – preparing now to prevent the next pandemic
COVID-19: Make it the Last Pandemic is the aspirational title of the recently released report by the Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response.1 This panel, co-chaired by Helen Clark and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, was...
Govt proposals to reduce nicotine most effective way to quit – research
New research has found Government proposals to help New Zealand become Smokefree by 2025 should focus on reducing the level of nicotine in cigarettes and increase investment in stop smoking services for priority populations.
The...
Kiwis celebrate World Vape Day, but more action required – AVCA
Kiwi ex-smokers and vaping advocates will celebrate World Vape Day on Sunday, 30 May – the first since New Zealand legislated and regulated vaping. However, much more effort is required to achieve Smokefree Aotearoa...
Become a smokefree role model on World Smokefree Day
World Smokefree Day on May 31 is the perfect opportunity to encourage and help those who want to quit smoking and support friends and whānau on their journey to quit.
MidCentral DHB Medical Officer of...
Budget relief – more to receive the gift of hearing
New Zealand’s two cochlear implant providers are delighted that today’s Budget finally includes a sustained funding increase to better meet the growing demand for these life-changing devices.
Southern Cochlear Implant Programme chief executive Neil Heslop...
Health sector not ready to provide best practice abortion care
Aotearoa achieved a major milestone in sexual and reproductive health and rights with the decriminalisation of abortion, but a University of Otago academic argues abortion care is still not being provided within the full...
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Opinion: Dr Tracy Chandler – Health pregnancy optimisation tips (for you,...
Whilst pregnancy is an exciting time for most, it does take some planning to keep both you and baby well. Ideally you would see...
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