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Appropriate Standard Of Care Not Provided By Rheumatology Clinic And Consultant Physician
Monday, 8 July 2024, 2:22 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
Since the events, Health New Zealand and the consultant physician have made changes, outlined in the report. Ms James acknowledged that after these events, the DHB received additional funding which has been used for locum cover and increased additional nurse ... More >>
Multiple Rights Breached In Use Of Surgical Mesh
Monday, 8 July 2024, 2:19 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
The woman said she did not receive the brochure, nor any other notes, and that she explicitly stated that she did not want surgical mesh used. She said the only information she was given about the procedure, was a hand drawn explanation. More >>
Health NZ Breached Code When Surgical Swab Retained Inside Woman After Surgery
Monday, 8 July 2024, 2:17 pm | Office of the Health and Disability Commissioner
During an examination at the hospital, a gynaecologist found and removed a surgical swab that had been retained inside the woman’s vagina. The woman was re-admitted to hospital for observation, given antibiotics and had an abdominal X-ray to exclude ... More >>
New Zealand’s Intellectual Disability Crisis: Urgent Health Policy Reforms Needed
Monday, 8 July 2024, 1:58 pm | IHC New Zealand
IHC New Zealand says specific, targeted health policies are necessary to bridge the life expectancy gap between people with intellectual disability and the rest of New Zealand. More >>
Medical Council Of New Zealand Appointments And Reappointments
Monday, 8 July 2024, 12:35 pm | Medical Council of New Zealand
The new appointments see Dr Curtis Walker and Dr Pamela Hale stepping down from Council, effective from 30 June 2024. More >>
Incontinence Affects More Than 40% Of New Zealand Women - Research
Sunday, 7 July 2024, 3:53 pm | RNZ
A leading health researcher says it shows the health system does not prioritise women's problems. More >>
Auckland Harbour Bridge Lights Up Tomorrow For International Paramedics Day
Sunday, 7 July 2024, 1:08 pm | Hato Hone St John
Hato Hone St John and Wellington Free Ambulance encourage New Zealanders to join them in thanking all the wonderful paramedics around the motu for the invaluable difference they make to local communities’ health and wellbeing. More >>
Celebrating Our Opening Of Stage 2 Dementia And Age-Friendly Facility Upgrade
Saturday, 6 July 2024, 3:20 pm | Rauawaawa Kaumatua Charitable Trust
Expansion of cultural, social, and health impact for Kaumātua beyond the brick and mortar of the building through technology enabled facilities including a gym, education room, and versatile cultural, art, recreation, creative and social enterprise spaces. More >>
(MSD) Welcomes News That Pharmac Is Proposing To Fund KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) For 5 Additional Cancer Types
Saturday, 6 July 2024, 4:49 am | MSD
Merck Sharp & Dohme (New Zealand) Limited (MSD) welcomes news that Pharmac is consulting on a funding proposal for KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) for five additional types of cancer. More >>
Rongoā Māori - Healing The People And The health System In Te Hiku ō Te Ika
Friday, 5 July 2024, 12:56 pm | Taikorihi Locality
The Te Hiku Rongoā Māori Collective is a Te Hiku-wide network of traditional rongoā Māori practitioners with clinics that span across north Hokianga, west, central, and eastern communities, that provides Māori-based health and wellbeing services ... More >>
Pharmac To Fund Medicines To Treat Cancer
Friday, 5 July 2024, 12:14 pm | Patient Voice Aotearoa
Pharmac has opened consultation to fund Keytruda for five cancer indications (Triple Negative Breast, Head and Neck, Colorectal, Bladder and Hodgkin-Lymphoma) as well as Opdivo for Kidney cancer. Pharmac is looking to fund Keytruda from October and ... More >>
Pharmac Opens First Consultation For Cancer Medicines After Funding Boost
Friday, 5 July 2024, 11:20 am | PHARMAC
Pharmac – Te Pātaka Whaioranga is looking to widen access to four medicines as part of the first public consultation following the budget boost. More >>
Government Housing Strategy Must Include Seniors
Friday, 5 July 2024, 10:07 am | Aged Care Association
In Minister Bishop’s speech announcing future development and growth requirements for councils, he articulated his belief that a well-functioning housing market that delivers thriving cities, growing productivity, and super-charged industry will create ... More >>
Mental Health Targets Welcome, But Acute Staff Shortages Mean Action Needed Now
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 3:17 pm | Public Service Association
Solving the acute shortages of specialist mental health workers should be the priority right now and Te Whatu Ora must start hiring immediately or more specialist staff will go overseas. More >>
Mental Health And Addiction Targets Welcomed
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 2:33 pm | Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission
The announcement of targets to address wait times and workforce pressures across the mental health and addiction system has been welcomed by Te Hiringa Mahara - Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission. More >>
Pasifika Elders Fight Obesity And Loneliness With Zumba
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 1:46 pm | RNZ
While their families are at work and school, Pasifika elders are letting their hair down at classes that started in 2013. More >>
Unregulated Online Gambling Attracting Children, Harm Prevention Agency Says
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 1:27 pm | RNZ
The boy clocked up $16,000 on his mum's credit card, a group raising the alarm about increasing child gambling says. More >>
Greater Support Needed For Older Kiwis To Close Gaps In Funded Vaccine Programme
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 1:14 pm | GSK New Zealand
Almost all adults aged over 50 already have the virus that causes shingles lying dormant in their body due to an initial chickenpox infection. Around a third of these will develop shingles in their lifetime when the virus reactivates. More >>
Extending Zero Fees Screening Will Save Live.
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 12:27 pm | Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa
The new HPV screening test has been a game changer in addressing inequities in cervical screening. It is a test that wāhine can take themselves. A test that can lead to early detection of cervical cancer. More >>
Removing Covid Sick Leave Risks Lives Of Patients And Health Workers
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 11:40 am | Public Service Association
Te Whatu Ora’s decision to scrap Covid sick leave for health workers will endanger the very lives of people they are caring for. More >>
Hit-and-run Victim First Kiwi To Run Across Australia And America
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 9:27 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation of New Zealand
A Wellington ultra-runner and hit-and-run survivor is believed to be the first Kiwi to run across Australia and America. Nick Ashill has just completed an almost 4000km run from Perth to Sydney to raise funds for the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation ... More >>
19 Organisations Send Brooke Van Velden Open Letter Calling For Engineered Stone Ban
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 8:00 am | NZCTU
Unions, public health experts and health & safety specialists have today released an open letter sent to Minister for Workplace Relations & Safety Brooke van Velden calling on the Government to follow Australia’s world-leading example & ban the ... More >>
New Study Sheds Light On Youth E-Cigarette Use: Proposes Enhanced Definitions And Improved Surveillance Measures
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 7:09 am | CoEHAR
An important new commentary titled "Measures of Youth E-Cigarette Use: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Recommendations" has been published in the high-impact journal Frontiers in Public Health. More >>
IVI RMA Global And Lavima Fertility Join Forces In Research In Fertility Treatments
Thursday, 4 July 2024, 4:35 am | Lavima Fertility
"Avoiding controlled ovarian stimulation together with the trigger hormones in ART represents clearly a great scientific and clinical innovation," says Prof. Dr. Johan Smitz from Lavima Fertility. More >>
Campaign Targets Rheumatic Fever Cases In South Auckland
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 7:00 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
South Auckland schools are taking a proactive approach to curb the rising concern for high cases of streptococcal throat infections across Tāmaki Makaurau this winter. More >>
Why We Shouldn't Buy In To The 'Tragic Narrative Of Dementia'
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 4:23 pm | RNZ
Many of us fear developing dementia or engaging with a loved one who has it. It doesn't need to be this way, says an Australian aged-care specialist. More >>
Chronic Underfunding Could Force A GP Fees Hike
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 4:21 pm | Nelson Bays Primary Health
Nelson Bays Primary Health (NBPH) is consulting general practices in the Nelson Tasman region about the government’s current funding offer for primary healthcare. More >>
He Kura: The Dawn Promise Of A Healthier, Thriving Te Hiku Lights Up For Matāriki
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 3:45 pm | Taikorihi Locality
He Kura is the dream of Native Sports Performance and Whitirau Cross101, a collaboration of tāngata toa on a mission to build the health, wellbeing and connections of whānau across Te Hiku ō Te Ika. More >>
Govt Policy Statement On Health A Positive Step Toward Addressing Disproportionate Impact Of Alcohol Harm To Maaori
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 1:56 pm | Kookiri ki Taamakimakaurau Trust
“We know that implementing by Maaori, for Maaori solutions are the best way to address the disproportionate impact of alcohol and other harms to Maaori health outcomes” Raawiri says. More >>
Tannic Acid-coated Magnetic Beads Will Facilitate Early Cancer Diagnosis
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 5:58 pm | Skoltech
Researchers have synthesized tannic acid-coated magnetic beads capable of extracting membrane vesicles called “exosomes” from biological fluids with 60% efficiency. More >>
Champion Blues Player And Maori All Black, Cameron Suafoa, Becomes Ambassador For Sarcoma Foundation
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 5:21 pm | Sarcoma Foundation New Zealand
Dedicated to supporting the approximately 250 new cases diagnosed with this rare disease in New Zealand each year, our mission is to provide comprehensive resources and support for those affected by sarcoma. More >>
Myeloma New Zealand Is Pleased By Pharmac’s Announcement To Improve Access To Myeloma Medicines
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 2:18 pm | 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
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 1:33 pm | 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 >>
International Nursing Leader Calls For Nurses To Stand Together For Safe Staffing Ratios
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 12:32 pm | New Zealand Nurses Organisation
He Tipua conference focusing on nurse-to-patient ratios opened today in Wellington. New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) have brought esteemed international experts to New Aotearoa New Zealand to share their ... More >>
Organ And Tissue Donors Saved Hundreds Of Lives In 2023
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 12:28 pm | 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
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 11:48 am | Auckland University
Hospital admissions for eating disorders went up by 50 percent during Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns. More >>
Kiwi Kids Call On New Zealanders To Go Red For Red Nose Day
Tuesday, 2 July 2024, 9:56 am | Cure Kids
Dyeing your eyebrows red, moonwalking everywhere for a day, playing the trumpet in the toilet or sharing an embarrassing childhood photo are just some ways Cure Kids ambassadors want to see Kiwis Go Red in support of life-saving child health research. More >>
Health And Disability Commissioner Remains Concerned By Lack Of Progress To Address Inequities In Maternity Care
Monday, 1 July 2024, 4:44 pm | Health and Disability Commissioner
The Health and Disability Commissioner Morag McDowell says she is concerned by the continued lack of progress in reducing inequitable outcomes in maternity care as noted in the latest Perinatal and Maternal Mortality Review Committee report released ... More >>
Health New Zealand Breaches The Code For Delayed Cancer Diagnosis 23HDC00401
Monday, 1 July 2024, 2:12 pm | 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
Monday, 1 July 2024, 2:10 pm | 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
Monday, 1 July 2024, 2:08 pm | 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 >>
Have Your Say On The Therapeutic Products Act Repeal Bill
Monday, 1 July 2024, 1:43 pm | Health Committee
The bill would repeal the Therapeutic Products Act 2023. The effect of this repeal would be that the Medicines Act 1981 and the Dietary Supplements Regulations 1985 would continue in force. More >>
Evolution Healthcare Appoints New Chairperson
Monday, 1 July 2024, 12:48 pm | Evolution Healthcare Group
Pickering will take over from Susan Paterson, chair for the past two years, who, on completion of her term, is stepping down to focus her efforts in an area of personal interest - the growing decarbonisation sector. More >>
Frustration As Inequities Continue To Impact Aotearoa New Zealand’s Perinatal Death Rates
Monday, 1 July 2024, 9:40 am | 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!
Sunday, 30 June 2024, 3:44 pm | 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
Sunday, 30 June 2024, 3:24 pm | 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 >>
NZ Should Mirror Australia’s New Vape Law
Friday, 28 June 2024, 8:22 am | Asthma and Respiratory Foundation
A world-leading law banning the sale of vapes outside of pharmacies has passed in Australia - a bold move that New Zealand should emulate to protect its youth. More >>
Statement From Johnson & Johnson NZ Regarding Additional Pharmac Funding
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 6:49 pm | Johnson and Johnson
Johnson & Johnson welcomes the New Zealand Government’s announcement to dedicate an additional $604m to bring much needed innovative cancer medicines to New Zealand patients. More >>
Health Research Council Grant Fuels Landmark Study To Transform Treatment Of Pneumonia, Influenza, & Pandemic Infections
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 2:55 pm | Medical Research Institute of New Zealand
The REMAP-CAP (Randomised, Embedded, Multifactorial, Adaptive Platform for Community-Acquired Pneumonia) study, initiated in 2016, is a global research initiative aimed at identifying the most effective treatments for severe pneumonia and influenza, including pandemics. More >>
Addressing The Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Crisis Amid Global Shortages
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 12:04 pm | MyMT
The anxiety and stress caused by these shortages are ironically exacerbating menopausal symptoms such as mood swings, hot flushes, and anxiety, the very issues HRT aims to alleviate. More >>
Taranaki COVID-19 Hub And Immunisation Clinics To Close
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 11:33 am | Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand
The COVID-19 Hub at Taranaki Base Hospital will finish providing ‘COVID-19 care in the community’ and testing services on 30 June 2024. More >>
Golden Apple Dental Announces New Facility In Napier To Complement Hastings Operations
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 11:15 am | Golden Apple Dental
This new facility will complement the long-established Hastings dental clinic, offering a comprehensive range of dental services tailored to meet the needs of the local community. More >>
We Should Register And Robustly Evaluate AI Used Across Government Agencies
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 9:01 am | Public Health Communication Centre
In the latest Public Health Communication Centre Briefing, Victoria University of Wellington Professor of AI, Ali Knott and co-authors examine the latest reports on AI and look at what is needed to ensure its safe and transparent use as it is increasingly ... More >>
Focus On Youth Wellbeing More Urgent Than Ever
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 7:43 am | Te Hiringa Mahara
More evidence of the state of New Zealand youth mental health - Youth and rangatahi wellbeing and access to services assessment - has been released today and shows that while most youth and rangatahi are doing well, there is a steady decline in youth ... More >>
Funding Boost And Significant Shift Needed For Health-based Approach To Drugs
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 2:02 pm | NZ Drug Foundation
The Foundation outlined its vision for what health, harm reduction, and addiction services should look like for people who use drugs in a new paper, A health-based approach to drug harm in Aotearoa, released to coincide with the global day of action ... More >>
Health Warning Lifted For Ōpihi River Catchment
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 1:44 pm | Health New Zealand Ltd
Recent cyanobacteria surveys of the Opihi River has shown the cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the river has reduced and is now below levels that are of concern to public health. More >>
Health Warning Lifted For Algal Bloom In Waihi River Upstream Of Wilson Street Bridge
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 1:38 pm | Health New Zealand Ltd
Recent cyanobacteria surveys of the Waihi River upstream of Wilson Street Bridge has shown the cover of potentially toxic algae (benthic cyanobacteria) in the river has reduced and is now below levels that are of concern to public health. More >>
Quality Of Aotearoa NZ's Health Care System Affected By Turbulence Of Global Pandemic And Health System Transformation
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 9:17 am | Health Quality and Safety Commission
‘The health care system has undergone extensive change in the last few years, impacted by the global pandemic and the health system restructure,’ says Dr Peter Jansen, Tumuaki Chief Executive at Te Tāhū Hauora. More >>
Guild Welcomes Governments Increased Pharmac Funding
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 4:47 pm | Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand
Pharmac estimates that around 175,000 people will benefit from medicines made available with the additional funding in the first year. More >>
Statement: Prof Blakely (Chair) & J Whitehead (Commissioner) Royal Commission Of Inquiry Into Covid-19 Lessons Learned
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 4:38 pm | Royal Commission Covid-19 Lessons Learned
We acknowledge the decisions announced by the Government today, to conduct a second inquiry phase into New Zealand’s COVID-19 response, and the likely range of additional topics it will consider. More >>
