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Hepatitis C in New Zealand
www.moh.govt.nz/cd/hepc
Latest News
27 Apr 07: Media Release - First One-off Payments Offered
The first one-off payments have been offered to people infected with hepatitis C through the New Zealand blood supply as part of a $30 million package announced by Health Minister Pete Hodgson late last year.
5 Dec 06: Media Release - Way ahead on Hep C blood product infections
(www.beehive.govt.nz)
A $30 million package to provide one-off payments to an estimated 550 people is part of a way forward for people who were infected with Hepatitis C through the New Zealand blood supply.
Publications
Action on Hepatitis C Prevention
This action plan identifies priority areas for action at a national, regional and local level by government agencies, and in a local area by District Health Boards, service providers and others.
An Integrated Approach to Infectious Disease: Priorities for Action 2002–2006
The Integrated Approach to Infectious Disease (IAID) complements and reinforces a number of other key goals and objectives in the New Zealand Health Strategy, including improving physical health, providing accessible and appropriate health care services, creating a healthy physical environment, and reducing inequalities in health status.
Hepatitis A B C
Advice on symptoms, treatment and prevention for hepatitis A, B and C, and general hygiene practices to help prevent spread of these diseases.
Page last updated: 30 April 2007