Biosecurity champions honoured at 2020 awards night
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
The winners of the New Zealand Biosecurity Awards, announced last night at a ceremony in Wellington, represent some of Aotearoa’s...
Antibiotic resistance makes infections harder to treat
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health is supporting World Antimicrobial Awareness Week starting tomorrow (18 – 24 November 2020) by helping...
3D colour scanner invented by Otago Professor to be tested in large-scale international clinical...
Source: University of Otago
Tuesday 17 November 2020 9:50amA revolutionary compact 3D colour wrist scanner invented by a University of Otago, Christchurch professor will soon...
Director-General among those thanking COVID response health workers
Source: Health Quality and Safety Commission
Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield is among those thanking health care workers for their compassion and commitment during...
UC researchers help world to breathe free amid Covid-19 resurgence
Source: University of Canterbury – statements
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Innovative medical technology that could help thousands of Covid-19 patients recover is being offered...
AT welcomes mandatory face coverings on public transport in Auckland
Source: Auckland Council
Auckland Transport (AT) is welcoming the Government’s decision to make face coverings mandatory on public transport in the city starting Thursday morning.
The...
Health Investigation – Hospital care of young man with sepsis
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Health and Disability Commissioner
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Rose Wall today released a report finding a district health board (DHB) in breach...
Health Investigation – Mental health care of man in inpatient unit
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Health and Disability Commissioner
Mental Health Commissioner Kevin Allan today released a report finding a district health board (DHB) in breach of the...
Health Investigation – Rest home care of woman at high risk of falls
Source: MIL-OSI Submissions
Source: Health and Disability Commissioner
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Rose Wall today released a report finding a rest home and a healthcare assistant...
Arrests after incidents in Nelson
Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Three young people have been arrested in relation to a number of violent incidents in Nelson CBD over the...
Have your say on improvements to help Aucklanders stay safe on the water
Source: Auckland Council
To help keep everyone safe while out on the water, Auckland Council has rules to minimise accidents and other risks.
These rules are...
Liley Medal for ground-breaking asthma research
Source: University of Otago
Monday 16 November 2020 2:48pmProfessor Mark WeatherallUniversity of Otago researcher Professor Mark Weatherall has been jointly awarded the prestigious Health Research...
