Putting a greater emphasis on primary healthcare and ensuring fairer access for all New Zealanders are two of the main drivers of health sector reforms announced today by Health Minister Andrew Little.
The Government is committed to increasing the number of mothers who breastfeed for longer to give babies born in New Zealand the best start in life.
The Government welcomes the findings from a rapid review into the health system response to lead contamination in Waikouaiti’s drinking water supply.
New measures are being proposed to accelerate progress towards becoming a smokefree nation by 2025, Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall announced.
The Government is acting to ensure decisions on responding to the next phase of the COVID-19 pandemic are informed by the best available scientific evidence and strategic public health advice.
A new initiative that aims to retain and attract more Māori and Pasifika midwives into the profession has been launched.
Proposed changes to Fluoridation Bill further ensures we are taking a safe, effective and affordable approach to improving children’s oral heath, Associate Health Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall announced today.
Much-needed transformation of abortion services is a step closer, Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall said.
The Government is providing certainty for the dietary supplements industry as we work to overhaul the rules governing the products, Minister for Food Safety Dr Ayesha Verrall said.
A rapid review into the health system response to lead contamination in Karitane and Waikouaiti’s drinking water supply is underway.
The Government is investing up to $10 million to support 30 of the country’s top early-career researchers to develop their research skills.
Babies born with tongue-tie will be assessed and treated consistently under new guidelines released by the Ministry of Health, Associate Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall announced today.
The Government’s investment in digital literacy training for seniors has led to more than 250 people participating so far, helping them stay connected.
As the festive season kicks off and we welcome the rise in summer temperatures, the risk of food poisoning at home increases, Minister for Food Safety Dr Ayesha Verrall warns.
The Government is progressing its work on supporting families and children with today’s Rotorua launch of “Tiaki Whānau”, a pilot programme which will provide better support for young parents who most need extra help.
