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Baby Biscuits Recalled Due To Possible Animal Droppings

Tue, 2 Jul 2024 18:07:04 +1200 | New Zealand Food Safety

New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is supporting Tokyo Food Company Ltd and Wholesale Club in their recall of imported Morinaga brand Manna Bolo baby biscuits because the products may contain animal droppings.More >>

Myeloma New Zealand Is Pleased By Pharmac’s Announcement To Improve Access To Myeloma Medicines

Tue, 2 Jul 2024 14:18:54 +1200 | Myeloma New Zealand

The very nature of myeloma means these medicines on their own are not enough and we will continue to advocate for more modern medicines and treatments for those affected by this blood cancer.More >>

Multiple Myeloma Treatments Available To More People

Tue, 2 Jul 2024 13:33:50 +1200 | PHARMAC

Pharmac – Te Pātaka Whaioranga is making more treatment options available for people with multiple myeloma and other blood disorders. “From 1 August, we’re widening access to lenalidomide and we’re also funding pomalidomide for the first ...More >>

Organ And Tissue Donors Saved Hundreds Of Lives In 2023

Tue, 2 Jul 2024 12:28:13 +1200 | Organ Donation NZ

Organ Donation New Zealand (ODNZ) has released its annual report today, sharing New Zealand’s national organ donation figures for 2023 and providing insight on the profound impact that deceased organ and tissue donation can have on the lives of ...More >>

Spike In Serious Eating Disorders During Pandemic

Tue, 2 Jul 2024 11:48:25 +1200 | Auckland University

Hospital admissions for eating disorders went up by 50 percent during Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns. More >>

Health New Zealand Breaches The Code For Delayed Cancer Diagnosis 23HDC00401

Mon, 1 Jul 2024 14:12:51 +1200 | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner

The woman, known to be at high risk for liver cancer due to a liver disease, had undergone regular scans until 2019 when this surveillance was stopped. More >>

Health NZ Breaches The Code In Care Of An Older Man Who Died Soon After Discharge 21HDC00883

Mon, 1 Jul 2024 14:10:12 +1200 | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner

Carolyn Cooper said Health NZ Taranaki did not provide services of an appropriate standard, breaching Right 4(1) of the Code - Tautikanga. More >>

Health New Zealand Breaches The Code For Delays In Scheduling A Colonoscopy 20HDC01999

Mon, 1 Jul 2024 14:08:11 +1200 | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner

In a report published today, Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Deborah James has found MidCentral DHB (now Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora O Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral) breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ ...More >>

Frustration As Inequities Continue To Impact Aotearoa New Zealand’s Perinatal Death Rates

Mon, 1 Jul 2024 09:40:59 +1200 | Health Quality and Safety Commission

Unaddressed inequities mean Aotearoa New Zealand’s perinatal death rates have remained static for 15 years. More >>

Carers NZ: Govt Needs To Fund Pay Equity For Care And Support Workers Now!

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 15:44:38 +1200 | Public Service Association

Carers NZ is calling on Health Minister Shane Reti to fully fund a fair pay equity settlement for 65,000 care and support workers. More >>

New Zealand Nurse-to-patient Ratio Conference This Week - Paving The Way To The Future

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 15:24:38 +1200 | New Zealand Nurses Organisation

‘He Tipua Conference - nurse-to-patient ratios, a new direction for Aotearoa New Zealand’ will be held at Takina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre from 2-3 July.More >>

Essential Hospital Medication Supply Workers At Baxter Healthcare To Strike

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:54:12 +1200 | FIRST Union

FIRST Union members who work for Baxter Healthcare Limited in Auckland and Christchurch are taking strike action by withdrawing their labour and holding a public picket outside the business in Auckland on Monday 1st July.More >>

Broadcaster Joanna Paul Robie Unveils Terminal Cancer Diagnosis

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 14:42:19 +1200 | RNZ

Former news presenter Joanna Paul-Robie says she has terminal cancer. More >>

Rotorua Councillors Vote To Receive Funding For Fluoridation Infrastructure

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 20:30:33 +1200 | Laura Smith - Local Democracy Reporter

They needed to decide on whether to agree on Government money.More >>

New Research Reveals 4 Out Of 5 Cat Owners Are Putting Their Feline Friends At Risk Of Parasites

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:20:36 +1200 | NexGard SPECTRA

The cat’s out of the bag – New Zealand is officially a nation of cat lovers with new research revealing that nearly all owners (93%) say their furry felines are a member of their family, a constant companion (83%) and help them through tough timesMore >>

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