The few medical facilities still operating in northern Gaza are under unimaginable duress, with many medical staff being forced to flee to the south, as the Israeli strikes are relentless
The University of Otago is proud to announce the appointment of Associate Professor Moana Theodore (Ngāpuhi) as the new Director of the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study (Dunedin Study)
There is considerable support from New Zealanders for government to take policy action to reduce people’s exposure to alcohol and dietary cancer risk factors in their environment, new research from the University of Otago shows
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Joint Media Release from the Cancer Society and the University of Otago
The Digital Health Association (DHA) is urging the incoming government to create a digital health academy to support New Zealand’s health workforce to upskill in the use of digital tools and literacy, and to receive appropriate cyber security training
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Media Release from the Digital Health Association (DHA)
A doctor has been found in breach of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights (the Code) for sharing a document containing anti-vaccination misinformation to a woman with COVID-19
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Media Release from the Health and Disability Commissioner
Medsafe has taken a step towards easier access to one medicinal cannabis product by allowing access over the counter at pharmacies, though any approved products in this category are still some time away
Te Whatu Ora - employed Allied, Scientific, and Technical workers have approved the pay equity settlement agreed between Te Whatu Ora, the New Zealand Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi (PSA) and the Association of Professional and Executive Employees (APEX).
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Press release from Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand
Academic pharmacist Nataly Martini provides key information on Helicobacter pylori pathophysiology, diagnosis and evidence-based treatment strategies to enhance patient outcomes