November 14th, 2024

Health

7 months ago

Pharmac seeks public input on transformative diabetes management funding proposal

Pharmac – Te Pātaka Whaioranga, New Zealand's drug purchasing agency, has initiated a public consultation process regarding its proposal to fund continuous glucose monitors...

7 months ago

World-leading Dunedin Study embarks on next phase exploring midlife health

The Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study, renowned globally for its comprehensive exploration of human health and development, is launching its age 52 assessments,...

7 months ago

Greenpeace raises alarm over Canterbury's nitrate water contamination, offers free testing

Greenpeace Aotearoa is escalating its efforts to address the concerning levels of nitrate contamination in Canterbury's drinking water by announcing a series of free...

7 months ago

Novel trial in NZ tests ketamine with psychotherapy for treatment-resistant depression

Researchers at the University of Otago are embarking on a groundbreaking trial, investigating the combination of ketamine, a drug with short-term antidepressant effects, with...

7 months ago

New Zealand government announces $18m boost for health travel assistance

In a significant move to support New Zealanders requiring specialist health treatment, Health Minister Dr Shane Reti has announced an $18 million funding...

7 months ago

Government to crack down on youth vaping

The New Zealand coalition Government, through Associate Health Minister Casey Costello, has unveiled a series of stringent actions aimed at curbing youth vaping. These...

8 months ago

New Zealand's healthcare sector leads job growth in December 2023

The big picture: The latest figures from Stats NZ unveil a significant annual increase in filled jobs within New Zealand's health care and...

2 years ago

9,256 community cases reported in New Zealand

The Ministry of Health has reported 9,256 community cases, and 822 current hospitalisations today. The 7-day rolling average of community case numbers today...