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New ethical guidelines for researchers doing observational studies will improve safety and quality in the health system

I seriously question National's crediility when you look at their track record

Palliative care services and hospices get a $4.7m injection to help address demand pressures

Everyone needs to be aware of the dangers of party pills containing BZP

Health Minister Pete Hodgson announces Dr Judith Aitken as the new Chair of Capital & Coast DHB.

Health Minister Pete Hodgson has announced new board member appointments at Taranaki and Southland District Health Boards (DHBs).

The Minister of Health releases an annual report detailing progress on the New Zealand Health Strategy. This year's report was released at a PHO in Porirua on Monday 18 December.

The timeframe for a report reviewing alcohol advertising regulations has been extended after the Ministry of Health received more than 250 submissions.

A reminder that there are legal requirements around his decision-making powers.

New Zealand's internationally praised preparation for a possible flu pandemic has taken another step forward with the passage of the Law Reform (Epidemic Preparedness) Bill in Parliament.

National's Associate Health Spokesperson has been reminded to keep up with health stories in the news.

Tony Ryall and the National Party need to come clean on their opposition to lower doctors fees for New Zealanders.

A significant first step towards developing a medicines strategy is underway with the release of a public consultation document today.

Health Minister Pete Hodgson and Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne today released the public consultation document "Towards a New Zealand Medicines Strategy".

New Zealanders voicing genuinely held concerns about diet drinks and tooth decay should join the Labour-led government's call for the expansion of fluoridated water supplies.

Full sugar fizzy and energy drinks will be removed from secondary schools by 2009

It's been two years since bars and restaurants have been smokefree and nine out of ten New Zealanders support the right to live and work in a smokefree environment, a report released today by Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor shows.

Associate Health Minister Mita Ririnui has launched the second Mâori Health Action Plan

Internal Affairs Minister Rick Barker and Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor have received the Gambling Commission's report setting out recommendations for funding of problem gambling services between 2007 and 2010.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor has announced the appointment of three new members of the Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand.

A $30 million package for one-off payments to around 550 people is part of a way forward for people infected with hepatitis C through the NZ blood supply

Three new mobile breast screening buses bring the total number of mobile screening units to 11.

As you’ll be aware, the Government’s Positive Ageing Strategy and the Health of Older People Strategy provide a framework for care and support in the community.

Welcome address to the Otago Polytechnic Nurse Practitioner Conference - Best Practice in Prescribing, Otago Polytechnic.