Despite these challenges, recent advances in scientific fields, such as synthetic biology and genetic engineering, have ...

Europe has had the highest number of measles cases since 1997, according to a new report from the World Health Organization ...

The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) encourages Kiwis of all ages to use World Oral Health Day as an opportunity to commit to better oral health habits. "Small daily actions can lead to a ...

A survey of early intervention services for people suffering from psychosis has found medical care is not being provided early enough, with many patients not seen until after they have been ...

“Not only will the existing service be retained, Health New Zealand has agreed to enhance the overnight service so that Napier residents can receive more comprehensive care such as access to nurse ...

This week, The Heart of Aotearoa launched a campaign to get as many portable ECG devices into underserved communities across New Zealand. For every $350 raised, a GP practice or community-based ...

Health Minister Simeon Brown and Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey attended a sod turning today to officially mark the start of construction on a new mental health facility at Hillmorton Campus.

Health Minister Simeon Brown has today officially opened the new East Building expansion at Manukau Health Park. “This is a significant milestone and the first stage of the Grow Manukau programme, ...

Associate Health Minister with responsibility for Pharmac David Seymour has appointed two new people to the Pharmac Board and reappointed a current member for a second term. Chartered accountant Talia ...

Health NZ has been directed to apologised to another woman after lost referrals contributed to a four-month delay in diagnosing her cancer following months of symptoms The Health and Disability ...

Additional workforce capacity is touted by Mr Brown with funding for New Zealand-trained graduate doctors to replace most ...

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