Protecting tamariki the priority as Kidz First changes visitor policy
Due to a sudden increase in admissions of children to hospital and the risk of spreading viruses across our community, our Kidz First visitor policy has changed. The policy change will see only parents and primary caregivers able to visit those children admitted to hospital.
Prime Minister Media Release: Plan for vaccine rollout for general population announced
New Zealanders over 60 will be offered a vaccination from July 28 and those over 55 from August 11, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today.
Covid-19 vaccine invitations to be issued to all over 65s in Auckland region this week
Covid-19 vaccine invitations to be issued to all over 65s in Auckland region this week.
COVID vaccination advice for pregnant women
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists recommend that pregnant women are offered the Pfizer vaccine at any stage of pregnancy. This is because the risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19 is significantly higher for pregnant women and their unborn baby.
Latest on the Melbourne travel bubble suspension; advice for returnees
As many of you will have heard, the travel bubble between Melbourne and New Zealand has been suspended as such there will be no flights arriving into New Zealand from Victoria.
Ministry of Health Media Release: COVID-19 info vital to vaccination programme
Ministry of Health Media Release: COVID-19 info vital to vaccination programme Getting the right information is an important part of the process for Whaanau, hapuu and iwi to be ready for the COVID-19 vaccination, Associate Minister for Health (Maaori) Hon Peeni Henare said.
$110 million spinal unit funding to make huge difference to patients and staff
MEDIA RELEASE - Today's announcement that $110 million has been prioritised for the replacement of the Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit at Ōtara and the General Rehabilitation Service at Middlemore Hospital has been welcomed by Counties Manukau Health.
CM Health Board to continue to deliver programmes which support community
Counties Manukau Health Board statement The Counties Manukau Health Board (the Board) has reviewed today’s Government announcement on the proposed health system reforms.
Ministry of Health Media Release I Major reforms will make healthcare accessible for all NZers
Putting a greater emphasis on primary healthcare and ensuring fairer access for all New Zealanders are two of the main drivers of health sector reforms announced today by Health Minister Andrew Little.
