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Phenol has been registered as a medical device for a considerable period of time. More recently a member of the public lodged an inquiry about this which forced Medsafe (the independent authority) to review the product. As a result of this review Medsafe have determined that phenol is a medicine as opposed to a medical device

Loretta Roberts, National Director of the Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC) responds to the Immunisation Taskforce report Initial Priorities for the National Immunisation Programme in Aotearoa (the report)

New Zealand’s Richard Beddie is in Cologne, Germany, this week to play a key part in the formation of a new organisation, World Active

Te Aka Whai Ora is supporting more Māori into health and disability careers with the opening of the Te Pitomata – The Power of Potential fund this week

Being up to date with vaccinations, staying home if unwell and wearing masks in healthcare settings remains key to minimising the impact of COVID-19 and reducing pressure on our health system over winter, Minister of Health Dr Ayesha Verrall said today

The Government has added 32 new health sector roles to the Straight to Residence pathway of the Green List to help prepare our health system for the coming winter

Te Pātaka Whaioranga - Pharmac has announced the funding of risdiplam (branded as Evrysdi) for people with the rare genetic disorder spinal muscular atrophy, who meet eligibility criteria from 1 May 2023

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand welcomes today’s release of a new report containing wide-ranging recommendations on the future of immunisations in Aotearoa