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Puberty Blocker Evidence Brief Affirms Aotearoa’s Approach

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:54:04 +1300 | PATHA

Manatū Hauora’s evidence brief has found limitations in the quality of evidence for the benefits and risks of using puberty blockers, reflecting the methodological and ethical limitations of running randomised-controlled trials for gender affirming ...More >>

Gender-affirming Care Must Centre Evidence And Health Needs, Not Political Posturing

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:44:32 +1300 | Green Party

“Trans rights are human rights and our trans whānau deserve access to critical healthcare,” says Green Party spokesperson for Rainbow Communities, Kahurangi Carter. More >>

State Of The Art Radiology Machine For Auckland

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:32:13 +1300 | New Zealand Government

The MV5 linear accelerator, or LINAC machine, officially opened today targets cancer tumours with pinpoint accuracy. More >>

Puberty Blockers: ACT Welcomes Safety Being Put First

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:59:12 +1300 | ACT New Zealand

New Zealand is moving toward a more precautionary approach that puts the safety of young people first, and Kiwis concerned about the role of puberty blockers in our health system have the chance to be heard in consultation that will inform future ...More >>

Thousands Of Kiwis With Common Lung Disease Could Benefit From New Care Standard- Specialist

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:13:15 +1300 | GSK New Zealand

The call comes ahead of World COPD Day on Nov 20th - which this year aims to highlight the importance of measuring lung function More >>

Urgent Action Needed: Aotearoa Must Accelerate Efforts To Eliminate Cervical Cancer

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:54:09 +1300 | Public Health Communication Centre

Cancer Society of NZ Medical Director, Dr Gregory says: Government needs to fully fund & implement an equitable cervical cancer elimination strategy, extend free cervical screening to all eligible individuals & improve access to HPV vaccination in schools,More >>

2023/24 New Zealand Health Survey: One Quarter Of Kiwi Adults Unable To Access General Practice

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:41:59 +1300 | GPNZ

While all general practice organisations remain committed to progress and modernisation, workforce sustainability remains a growing concern. More >>

Health Survey Results To Help Drive Change

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:51:23 +1300 | New Zealand Government

“I value these findings because they’re part of a continuous survey, meaning we can monitor trends over time,” Dr Reti says. More >>

Final Push Needed To Get To Smokefree 2025

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:46:25 +1300 | New Zealand Government

“The latest New Zealand Health Survey results show the daily smoking rate at 6.9 per cent and we need a significant final push over the next 13 months to meet the Smokefree 2025 goal,” Ms Costello says.More >>

Hypocrisy As Te Whatu Ora Contractor Bill Balloons

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:17:06 +1300 | New Zealand Labour Party

Data released under the Official Information Act shows that costs for contractors and consultants at Te Whatu Ora have risen overall by 18 percent between Q4 2022/23 and Q4 2023/24.More >>

Generous Donation For Hāwera Hospital Diabetes Service

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:02:31 +1300 | Health NZ

The specialised, CGM devices and readers generously donated by the Hāwera Christmas House Tour Group, are now being distributed to people with diabetes to help them measure and track their blood glucose levels.More >>

Trans-Tasman Collaboration In Aged Care

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 15:56:39 +1300 | Aged Care Association

ACA Chief Executive Tracey Martin acknowledged the importance of the visit, emphasising that Mr. Symondson has been central to advancing aged care planning in Australia. More >>

Submissions Period On The Mental Health Bill Extended To 20 December 2024

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:26:12 +1300 | Health Committee

This bill would repeal and replace the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 1992. The bill aims to create a modern legislative framework for compulsory mental health care.More >>

New Heart Medicine For 18,000 New Zealanders

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:15:16 +1300 | PHARMAC

Pharmac funded empagliflozin for the first time in 2020 for some people with type 2 diabetes as it also helps to keep the levels of sugar in the blood in the healthy range.More >>

Auckland Emphasises Importance Of Comprehensive Dental Services For Community Health

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:50:54 +1300 | Dental Today

Auckland offers a variety of dental services to meet the needs of its population, including preventive, restorative, and cosmetic procedures. Local clinics provide services ranging from routine check-ups and cleanings to more specialised treatments.More >>

Groundbreaking Ceremony Kicks Off The Building Of The Centre For Eye Health In Papua New Guinea

Fri, 8 Nov 2024 18:15:17 +1300 | Fred Hollows Foundation

The purpose-built eye care training and service centre aims to tackle the pressing issue of avoidable blindness and vision impairment by supporting specialist eye care training for eye doctors, eye nurses, and optometrists.More >>

New Centre Will Improve Mental Health Outcomes In Tauranga

Fri, 8 Nov 2024 14:24:38 +1300 | New Zealand Government

Te Waka Aorangi is leading the way by providing a ‘one-stop-shop’ for children with neurodevelopmental, behavioural, and mental health concerns — the only child wellness centre in New Zealand using this specific innovative integrated model of ...More >>

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