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Milestone Announcement For Those Living With FASD

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 14:38:21 +1200 | Kookiri ki Taamakimakaurau Trust

The decision to publish new FASD clinical diagnostic guidelines, specifically tailored for New Zealand communities, is an especially important move that will give impacted whaanau greater access to the support they need.More >>

Taking Action On Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 14:11:16 +1200 | New Zealand Government

Hundreds of New Zealand families affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) will benefit from a new Government focus on prevention and treatment, says Health Minister Dr Shane Reti.More >>

‘Just In Case’ Antibiotics Widely Overused During COVID-19, Says UN Health Agency

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 06:45:20 +1200 | UN News

Antibiotics saw “extensive overuse” globally among hospitalized COVID-19 patients during the pandemic without improving clinical outcomes, while also potentially increasing the already serious and growing threat of antimicrobial resistance from "superbugs", ...More >>

How To Change Health Policy Strategies? Investigation On Vapers And Smokers Accessing Emergency Hospital Department

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 06:30:35 +1200 | CoEHAR

SMOPHED is the first study coordinated by CoEHAR that analyzes the health status of patients accessing the emergency department and their smoking habits. A project that evaluates the cost-benefit ratio of using combustion-free products and their ...More >>

Ministerial Announcement On Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 05:56:28 +1200 | FASD-CAN

Dr Leigh Henderson, the Chair of FASD-CAN, the organisation supporting people with FASD and their families, was encouraged by the renewed activity and intiatives announced by the Minister.More >>

Whakakotahitanga Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Guidelines Launched

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:33:49 +1200 | Hapai Te Hauora

Hāpai te Hauora look forward to sharing Whakakotahitanga widely with clinicians and professionals who are committed to supporting whanau with FASD diagnosis. More >>

Opposition To Puberty Blockers & Gender Ideology For Children - Poll

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 05:45:41 +1200 | Family First New Zealand

In the poll of 1,000 New Zealanders commissioned by Family First and surveyed by Curia Market Research, respondents were asked a number of questions around gender ideology and the treatment of children who experience gender confusion.More >>

PSNZ Calls For Urgent Action On Disability Funding And Support

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:30:30 +1200 | Paediatric Society of New Zealand

This call to action is not just about improving funding levels; it's about recognising and addressing the systemic inequities that currently exist. It's about ensuring that all children in Aotearoa, regardless of their abilities, have the support they ...More >>

World ME Day Sheds Light on Global Health Crisis: Millions Affected by COVID triggered cases

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:58:09 +1200 | ANZMES

The National Advisory on ME (ANZMES) is calling on Kiwis to come together for World ME Day as we battle a global health crisis. More >>

Celebrating The Essential Role Of Aotearoa’s Vets This World Veterinary Day

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:03:39 +1200 | NZ Veterinary Association

To mark World Veterinary Day this weekend (Saturday 27 April) the New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) is celebrating the country’s veterinarians and the important role they play across the globe in keeping both animals and humans ...More >>

High Levels Of Toxic Algae Along Waikanae River, Kāpiti

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:27:05 +1200 | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao

Greater Wellington encourages everyone to check LAWA website warnings and alerts before visiting rivers in the Wellington Region. More >>

Researchers Pilot World-first Programme For Autistic Kids

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:33:27 +1200 | Victoria University of Wellington

A new programme to identify and support children showing signs of autism is being piloted by researchers from the Autism Clinic at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington.More >>

Rat Foot Investigation Closed

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:20:58 +1200 | NZ Food Safety

New Zealand Food Safety has closed its investigation into a rat foot discovered in prepackaged garlic bread, concluding the foot was not introduced in the commercial food supply chain.More >>

Clarification On Comments Made By The New Zealand Resident Doctors' Association

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:43:11 +1200 | Royal NZ College of General Practitioners

The College employs the bulk of first year GP registrars on a collective agreement between the College and the RDA. More >>

Potential For New And Expanded Myeloma Medicines Positive For Patients, But It’s Not Enough

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:09:13 +1200 | Myeloma New Zealand

While today’s announcement is exciting, we remain concerned about how long it takes to get medicines funded in New Zealand. The application for lenalidomide for first line treatment was submitted in April 2016; the application for pomalidomide was ...More >>

After Months Of Diagnostic Delay, A Migrant Worker Could Access TB Services Only When A Community Health Worker Met Him

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:24:43 +1200 | CNS

A migrant worker who was sick for over three months, actively sought medical help and advice, but his health kept deteriorating. Despite having constant cough, fever, and increasing weakness since months, neither he nor his treating doctor(s) thought ...More >>

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