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Media Releases 2003

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23 December 2003  2003 Health and Independence Report:The Director-General's findings on...
22 December 2003  Electro-convulsive therapy review announced
19 December 2003  Online journal will showcase New Zealand’s innovative use of health in...
8 December 2003  New cardiovascular disease, diabetes and stroke guidelines issued for
8 December 2003  Vote of confidence in National Cervical Screening Programme
4 December 2003  New smokefree legislation a significant step forward
3 December 2003  eHealth Project Standardises Security and Privacy
2 December 2003  Ministry of Health welcomes feedback from Primary Health Organisations...
1 December 2003  Drinking-water compliance increases significantly
30 November 2003  HIV/AIDS Action Plan reviewed, updated and extended
27 November 2003  Lobbying Contract Clauses Removed
17 November 2003  Ministry of Health strengthens warnings over use of HRT
13 November 2003  Transition plans completed for Hanmer patients
12 November 2003  Health sector gives high level support for reforms
12 November 2003  Ministry publishes Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Adults
11 November 2003  Ministry of Health announces management fees increase for Primary Heal...
6 November 2003  Significant report on child health released
4 November 2003  National Cervical Screening Programme advisory group has first meeting...
24 October 2003  Hanmer completes move to community-based services
22 October 2003  Ellis inquiry findings released
17 October 2003  Minister approves $30 million for community sewerage schemes
15 October 2003  Terms of Reference for review released
6 October 2003  Primary Health Organisation (PHO) Report Released
3 October 2003  Like Minds Like Mine campaign continues changing attitudes towards men...
29 September 2003  Time to apply for the New Zealand Health Innovation Awards 2004
29 September 2003  Like Minds Like Mine wins silver
25 September 2003  Ministry to fund training of cervical screening technologists
24 September 2003  New Zealand to build nuclear test monitoring station in Fiji
24 September 2003  Ministry announces changes to eligibility criteria for publicly-funded...
24 September 2003  Ministry calls for ideas from sector on school dental services
23 September 2003  Mosquito intercepted at the Ports of Auckland
17 September 2003  Ministry receives third report on health effects from West Auckland mo...
16 September 2003  Mosquito intercepted at the Port of Auckland
15 September 2003  Investigations Shed No Further Light
12 September 2003  Ministry to receive health reports during Gypsy Moth Spraying
12 September 2003  Audit finds emergency department making good progress
3 September 2003  Ministry of Health says folate policy needs improving
1 September 2003  Ministry of Health - Otago Medical Officer of Health - investigation c...
1 September 2003  New Zealand hosting top international health event this week
29 August 2003  Ministry of Health urges prudent measures
28 August 2003  Ministry seeking increased surveillance and reinforcing good infection...
26 August 2003  Early meningococcal B vaccine trial results encouraging
25 August 2003  Otago Takes Precautions To Control Meningococcal C
22 August 2003  District Health Boards report better than planned financial results
22 August 2003  Ministry receives second report on health effects from painted apple m...
20 August 2003  New Transitional Primary Health Organisation contract gets the nod
18 August 2003  New Zealand welcomes its first Maori nurse practitioner
18 August 2003  Mosquito intercepted at Ports of Auckland
16 August 2003  Drop in proportion of homicide by the mentally ill
15 August 2003  Ministry confirms vCJD ruled out
15 August 2003  Measures in place to provide air ambulance services in Auckland, follo...
13 August 2003  Ministry to scale back its SARS response
12 August 2003  Next Step in Developing Advice on Complementary and Alternative Medici...
7 August 2003  Ministry notified of a person with undiagnosed neurological illness
7 August 2003  Winners working toward healthy outcomes
6 August 2003  Mosquito Intercepted at Auckland Airport
1 August 2003  Ministry of Health opposes recommendation to change alcohol advertisin...
1 August 2003  Campaign to change attitudes toward mental illness scoops top marketin...
30 July 2003  Director of Public Health to join World Health Organization
28 July 2003  Ministry receives report on health effects associated with Painted App...
21 July 2003  SARS nursing presence at international airports to wind down
14 July 2003  Intense interest in Asia Pacific Forum
10 July 2003  Meningococcal Disease Season Peak Approaching
9 July 2003  Ethnic Mortality Trends Report
4 July 2003  Ministry of Health lifts SARS travel warnings
3 July 2003  Report on implementation of Gisborne Cervical Screening Inquiry recomm...
24 June 2003  Travellers to South Pacific and northern Australia reminded of dengue
23 June 2003  Director-General of Health announces new appointment to Pacific Health...
20 June 2003  Public's last chance to meet the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Com...
19 June 2003  Media Release:Last chance for free influenza vaccination june 2003
11 June 2003  Ministry of Health announces new Principal Medical Advisor
6 June 2003  Proposals called for national telephone health advice service
27 May 2003  Submissions called for on Notifiable Diseases and Conditions discussio...
23 May 2003  Methamphetamine Action Plan To Make A Difference
22 May 2003  Health and ACC to sponsor Health Innovation Awards in 2004
16 May 2003  District Health Board hospitals tracking ahead of planned deficits
16 May 2003  New Website on Evidence Behind Complementary and Alternative Medicine
14 May 2003  SARS Media Release: Keeping New Zealand safe from SARS
14 May 2003  Telephone health advice service to go national
13 May 2003  Health Innovation Awards Winners Announced 2003
12 May 2003  Nurses - at forefront of battle against AIDS ignorance
8 May 2003  Ministry to trial thermo imaging camera at Auckland Airport
7 May 2003  Ministry reminds people of free influenza vaccination
2 May 2003  SARS Media Release - More moves to protect New Zealanders from SARS
1 May 2003  Travellers to New Caledonia Warned About Dengue Risk
30 April 2003  SARS Media Release - New Zealand reports probable SARS case
29 April 2003  HINZ and Ministry of Health look to recognise Health IM Innovation
29 April 2003  Ministry investigating Pan Pharmaceuticals
24 April 2003  Data Problems for Oncology Waiting Times Being Resolved
17 April 2003  SARS nurses at NZ's international airports
16 April 2003  Consultation on Way Forward for Complementary and Alternative Medicine...
16 April 2003  Maternity report 2000 and 2001: Caesarean sections increasing perinata...
16 April 2003  Exotic Mosquito Intercepted at Ports of Auckland
14 April 2003  SARS - one month later
10 April 2003  Nurses to assist SARS response at international airports
3 April 2003  Dioxin Exposure Assessment Study: New Plymouth, Paritutu Community
2 April 2003  Director of Public Health urges common sense - again
1 April 2003  SARS Media Release: Awareness welcome but common sense needed
31 March 2003  SARS Media Release New Zealand strengthens SARS readiness
28 March 2003  Ministry keeps watch as SARS cases continue overseas
28 March 2003  Successful Health Workforce Summit Meeting
24 March 2003  SARS alert continues
24 March 2003  SARS Media Release - SARS Update
21 March 2003  Second Mosquito Border Interception at Auckland Port
21 March 2003  Questions and Answers about SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) -...
20 March 2003  Questions and Answers about SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)
20 March 2003  SARS situation improving for New Zealand
20 March 2003  Ministry announces public consultation on health impact of aerial spra...
19 March 2003  Guidelines on Treating Opioid Dependence Updated
18 March 2003  New Zealanders the winners from Health Innovation Awards
18 March 2003  Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome - update
17 March 2003  New Zealand on alert for mystery illness
16 March 2003  Free influenza vaccination campaign launched
11 March 2003  Food nutrition information grows
3 March 2003  Columbus Academy
26 February 2003  Cyanide Questions and Answers
21 February 2003  Celebrating Pacific health achievements in New Zealand
17 February 2003  Saltmarsh Mosquito Eradication Project Gets Base at Parakai
14 February 2003  Chinese Medicine Recall Director General's Privileged Statement Under
14 February 2003  St John Places Restructuring Plans on Hold in Hawkes Bay
13 February 2003  Travellers to South Pacific warned of dengue fever
12 February 2003  Latest Oncology Treatment Waiting Times Media Release Feb 12 2003
3 February 2003  How to Have Your Say on Cancer Control
3 February 2003  Ministry's Chief Advisor of Pacific Health to take leading role in PHO...
31 January 2003  Ministry of Health to work with Northland Health over Kaitaia Hospital...
31 January 2003  Maternity Services Consumer Survey released
29 January 2003  Building on Strengths Mental Health Promotion Strategy
21 January 2003  Recall of traditional Chinese medicines
21 January 2003  Aristolochic Acid Recall
10 January 2003  Drinking water survey encourages more monitoring

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