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Media Releases 2007

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20 December 2007  Prexige update
17 December 2007  Chance to enter 2008 New Zealand Health Innovation Awards
17 December 2007  Wider access to subsidised Nicotine Replacement Therapy
14 December 2007  Speedy treatment for emergency patients, new report shows
6 December 2007  Front-line workers prioritised for pandemic vaccine
30 November 2007  Oral Health Target: Adolescent Use of Free Dental Services Improving
26 November 2007  Media statement from Stephen McKernan – Director-General of Health reg...
31 October 2007  Career framework for the health workforce launched
31 October 2007  An Indication of New Zealanders' Health 2007
31 October 2007  First report from committee looking at deaths of mothers and babies
30 October 2007  New Zealand’s Influenza Pandemic Preparedness World Class
30 October 2007  Ministry welcomes Norwegian review
19 October 2007  Medsafe warns of "natural health" hazards
18 October 2007  Office of the Director of Mental Health publishes second Annual Report...
17 October 2007  Health and Independence Report 2007 released
15 October 2007  DHB Election results see changes to all boards
10 October 2007  2007 New Zealand Health Innovation Awards Winners
8 October 2007  Hospital Benchmarking Reports released
5 October 2007  Record low in baby SIDS death rates
27 September 2007  Interim report finds Primary Health Care Strategy achieving its object...
27 September 2007  Medsafe requests Ritalin SR be made available
27 September 2007  Medsafe receives more toothpaste testing results
17 September 2007  National Immunisation Schedule for 2008
13 September 2007  Health Ministry committed to increasing New Zealanders' awareness abou...
11 September 2007  Cancer is leading cause of death - Ministry
7 September 2007  Meningococcal Programme Continues for Under Fives
6 September 2007  Community and individual recovery from emergencies - new guidelines
6 September 2007  Statement on disinterment of James Takamore
30 August 2007  Wanganui reports released
29 August 2007  Updated health warning issued under Section 98 of the Medicines Act -
27 August 2007  Reports on DHB hospitals assist openness and learning
24 August 2007  Ministry of Health urges more councils and water suppliers to use tech...
24 August 2007  Strong interest in District Health Board elections
22 August 2007  Report indicates that ethnic and socio-economic health inequalities ar...
21 August 2007  Prexige 200mg and 400mg tablets to be withdrawn in New Zealand
17 August 2007  Media Update: Safety data for the anti-inflammatory medicine Prexige u...
14 August 2007  Extra chance to have a say on assisted reproductive technology
8 August 2007  Health Targets: Challenge and Opportunity
6 August 2007  Ministry of Health Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week
27 July 2007  Ministry releases Oral Health Research Fund
19 July 2007  Consultation on health support service for people exposed to dioxin
18 July 2007  Cancer Control Workforce Stocktake released
18 July 2007  Ministry of Health announces change to Hawke’s Bay review team
12 July 2007  Ministry releases report on Problem Gambling Intervention Services in
10 July 2007  Ministry of Health announces review team
6 July 2007  Your views are sought on uses of Assisted Reproductive Technology in N...
20 June 2007  Updated Health Warning issued under Section 98 of the Medicines Act –
18 June 2007  Shipping inspections upgraded
14 June 2007  Health warning issued under Section 98 of the Medicines Act 1981 again...
12 June 2007  Giving up smoking remains the best way for smokers to live longer
31 May 2007  Teen smokers wouldn't smoke if they had their life again
22 May 2007  Twenty-two finalists in New Zealand Health Innovation Awards
18 May 2007  SSRI Study Released
11 May 2007  Man Sentenced after Unlawful Possession of Prescription Medicines
10 May 2007  Ministry Welcomes Consumers' Institute Survey
8 May 2007  Ministry releases reports on intervention rates for select group of el...
8 May 2007  Government tests pandemic action plan
1 May 2007  National Immunisation Register
27 April 2007  Ministry Holds Inaugural Summit for Information and Technology Vendors...
27 April 2007  First One-off Payments Offered
27 April 2007  Ministry of Health Issues Health Warnings to Travellers
26 April 2007  Report on Antenatal Down Syndrome Screening released by National Scree...
17 April 2007  Health warning issued under Section 98 of the Medicines Act 1981
11 April 2007  Increase in services for forensic mental health patients
5 April 2007  Oamaru Rest Home Owner Jailed for Fraud
4 April 2007  National Childhood Immunisation Stats Released
29 March 2007  Classification System Helps Schools Make Better Nutritional Choices
29 March 2007  Systematic Review of the Health Effects of Swedish Snus Released
27 March 2007  Paritutu residents to have say on health services
21 March 2007  Ministry of Health Holds Talks With Disability Consumers
21 March 2007  Ministry of Health marks World TB Day
21 March 2007  World Water Day Being Celebrated Tomorrow
20 March 2007  Audits Key to Quality Improvement in Problem Gambling Services
15 March 2007  Minister launches National Drug Policy
14 March 2007  Ministry of Health Releases Revised Maternity Facilities Access Agreem...
13 March 2007  Woman Sentenced to Term of Imprisonment for Rest Home Fraud
9 March 2007  Obesity epidemic measures well monitored
1 March 2007  Report Finds One in Seven Kiwi Drinkers Consumes Large Amounts of Alco...
26 February 2007  Applications Now Available for Ministry of Health's Hauora Māori Schol...
21 February 2007  Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Exercise Achieves What it Set Out To D...
19 February 2007  DHB Finances continue financial year on strong note
15 February 2007  Minister of Health Approves Subsidy for Fluoridating Ashburton Water S...
5 February 2007  Ministry Releases Publication Containing Latest Stats On the Health of...
5 February 2007  Ministry of Health Confident with New Zealand's Level of Pandemic Prep...
1 February 2007  Independent committee finds booking system is ethically appropriate ov...
30 January 2007  Steady improvement in the quality of New Zealand's drinking-water
29 January 2007  Roll out of extra money for elective procedures
26 January 2007  Ministry welcomes timely new evidence on nutrition
19 January 2007  Ministry of Health Believes Waterborne Diseases Under-reported in New