Media Centre

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Media Centre
If you have a media query please phone (04) 496 2000. Reception will put you through to a media adviser who will help you with your query.

Media releases and latest updates

Media releases - Ministry of Health news.
Latest updates - Reports, studies and other publications recently added to this website.

Ministry of Health responsibilities and organisation structure

What the Ministry does - Our responsibilities and business units.
Priorities and strategies - The Statement of Intent 2008-2011 outlines the Ministry’s priorities for the next few years.

Statistics and health sector data

Health Targets - The health sector has Health Targets to focus resources and improve performance in 10 key areas.
PHIOnline - Quick and easy access to New Zealand health statistics by region, age or ethnicity.
Statement of Intent - Useful information about how New Zealand’s health and disability sector is performing.
New Zealand Health Information Service - NZHIS is responsible for collecting and publishing health-related data.
Health Research Council of New Zealand - HRC is the Crown agency responsible for the management of the government's investment in public good health research.
Health & Disability Intelligence - HDI has the Ministry of Health's statutory responsibility to monitor the health of the New Zealand population.
Statistics New Zealand reports on a range of national health indicators.

Medicine alerts, recalls and status

Medsafe - Recalls and warnings on drugs available for use in New Zealand. The Data Sheets list every drug approved for use, along with information about clinical trials, risks and who the New Zealand distributor is (useful for establishing how much of the drug is used in New Zealand).

Sector contacts

Sector contacts directory - Includes District Health Boards, Primary Health Organisations and other health agencies.

Minister and Associate Ministers of Health

Ministers’ offices - Contact details, portfolio areas and support staff.

Other organisations that provide health information

Many organisations play important roles in health. A sample is included below:

District Health Boards - District Health Boards are responsible for the health of their local populations.
College of GPs - The national body concerned with standards and education for General Practitioners and of General Practice.
Medical Council of New Zealand - The body that registers all medical practitioners, sets standards, and considers relevant complaints.
Nursing Council of New Zealand - The council sets and monitors nursing standards. A primary focus is public safety.
New Zealand Dental Association - A useful resource for developments in dentistry and oral health.
Centre for Adverse Reactions Monitoring - A source of information about adverse reactions to drugs, vaccines, herbal products and dietary supplements.
Environmental Scientific Research - Provides a wide range of research services including toxicology, pharmaceuticals, communicable disease (eg. salmonella) and public health surveillance.
Liggins Institute - A research institute specialising in paediatrics and child health.
Immunisation Advisory Centre - The Centre provides information about vaccines and immunisation.
Cancer Society - The Society offers information to health professionals, students and people with cancer and their families.

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Page last updated: 15 October 2008.