Displaying 25 - 48 of 227 results.

The Government has announced a major investment in the country’s contact tracing system to ensure we have a gold standard response to any future surge of COVID-19 cases.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The Government has again stepped up its support for the health response to COVID-19 with a $200 million investment in PPE as well as funding for residential aged care and medicines.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The Government is making further support available for Kiwis wanting to look after their mental wellbeing as a result of change and uncertainty from COVID-19. 

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Across New Zealand 120 sites are taking samples to be tested for COVID-19.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Last night as part of my preparation for the Epidemic Response Committee, I provided the Prime Minister with a complete picture of my activity outside my home during Alert Level 4.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

A range of support is being rolled out across New Zealand to help people look after their mental health during COVID-19 Health Minister David Clark said this morning.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Hospital preparations for COVID-19 are well advanced says Health Minister David Clark.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

A Government WhatsApp channel has been launched to help make information more easily accessible and shareable in the fight against COVID-19.

  • Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern
  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Prime Minister
  • Health

Health Minister Dr David Clark says the Government is delivering on its commitment to support general practice doctors and nurses, and pharmacies on the front-line of our fight against COVID-19.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Work to scale up the health system in preparation for COVID-19 was today outlined by Health Minister David Clark, as he reported back to the new Epidemic Response Committee.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Health Minister Dr David Clark says 36 new intensive care beds at Christchurch Hospital’s new Hagley building are being fast tracked so they are available for treatment of COVID-19 patients.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Medical face masks from the national reserve supply are now being distributed to District Health Boards, while at the same time local production is being ramped up.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The Government and the hospitality industry have worked together to produce guidelines to assist with managing and reducing transmission of COVID-19, Health Minister David Clark announced today. 

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The Government has reinforced its commitment to protecting the health of New Zealanders from COVID-19 through the cancellation of indoor events with more than 100 people. 

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

This year’s flu vaccine campaign will be the biggest ever with 400,000 more vaccines available in 2020, compared with last year.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Hon Julie Anne Genter
  • Health

A new trial scheme will see a Police officer, paramedic and mental health professional respond in a special team to mental health emergency calls in Wellington city.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Hon Stuart Nash
  • Health
  • Police

The Government’s commitment to protecting New Zealanders’ health is being backed by an initial dedicated $500 million fund to strengthen our health services to fight and contain COVID-19.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Cabinet has confirmed that travel restrictions currently in place for China and Iran will continue for a further week.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The Government has announced a suite of new actions as it steps up its response to the rapidly changing global spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Temporary restrictions on travel from China will remain in place as a precautionary measure to protect against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The rapid uptake of life-saving new hepatitis C medicine Maviret since it was funded by PHARMAC a year ago means the elimination of the deadly disease from this country is a realistic goal, Health Minister David Clark says.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

The Government is committing $300,000 to fund research to update behavioural information to make sure HIV and STI prevention services are targeted appropriately in New Zealand.

  • Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern
  • Hon Grant Robertson
  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Prime Minister
  • Finance
  • Health

World Cancer Day tomorrow is a perfect time to take stock of our progress so far in delivering improved cancer prevention and care for New Zealanders, Health Minister Dr David Clark says.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health

Comprehensive health measures will be in place to prevent New Zealanders returning from Wuhan spreading the novel coronavirus, Health Minister Dr David Clark says.

  • Hon Dr David Clark
  • Health