The New Zealand health sector is facing scrutiny following significant layoffs within Health NZ’s IT service desk. As a result of a recent restructuring, the department...
Pharmacists in the Bay of Plenty and Manawatū regions are dedicating significant time to rectify prescription errors, as highlighted by a recent comprehensive audit. The week-long...
A recent survey from Health NZ reveals that New Zealand has missed its ambitious Smokefree 2025 target. Despite a slight decrease in smoking rates to 6.2%,...
One new case of measles has been confirmed, linked to a student from Wellington College. The individual traveled through both Wellington and Auckland airports, prompting health...
A new case of measles has been confirmed, connected to a student from Wellington College who traveled through both Wellington and Auckland airports. This incident raises...
Efforts to increase MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccinations are gaining momentum, with the National Public Health Service (NPHS) reporting a significant rise in doses administered...
More than 2,000 health workers in Hawke’s Bay have received their share of nearly $10 million in overdue holiday pay and leave entitlements. The payments, which...
Health Minister Simeon Brown has initiated an independent investigation following an “unacceptable” power outage at Nelson Hospital on the morning of October 25, 2023. The hospital...
Despite the promise of nationalised health services in New Zealand to eliminate the postcode lottery that determines access to surgical care, significant disparities remain. Recent data...
Approximately 6,000 senior hospital doctors and dentists in New Zealand initiated a 48-hour strike just after midnight on Monday, intensifying their ongoing pay dispute with Health...
