From February 2026, GPs and nurse practitioners will be able to start medical treatment for adults with ADHD. The Medsafe […]
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Govt launches suicide prevention plan – Expert Reaction
A five-year plan aiming to tackle New Zealand’s “stubbornly high suicide rates” has been released today. The plan includes new strategies […]
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Budget 2023 – Expert Reaction
Research & development is one of few winners in the “no frills” budget, with three new science hubs, an investment […]
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Are health policies backed by the latest science? – Expert Reaction
Health researchers are calling on the government to improve the way that research evidence informs health policies in Aotearoa. A […]
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RSV’s toll on health services – Expert Reaction
A sharp spike in respiratory syncytial virus – a highly-contagious, flu-like illness – is especially affecting kids and babies, and stretching hospital emergency departments. What are the […]
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New agencies created in massive health revamp – Expert Reaction
The government has announced sweeping changes to the health and disability system. The changes include replacing the 20 DHBs with a national body – […]
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Racism in healthcare and COVID-19 – Expert Reaction
Two studies have documented the effects of inequity and racism in our healthcare system. A Te Pūnaha Matatini study shows the estimated […]
Continue readingParents most in need of cot death information left out – In the News
Māori parents are less likely to receive ‘safe sleep’ advice despite their babies having a high risk of cot death – […]
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