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GP accused of rudeness wins right to appeal ban from telehealth consultations
A judge has questioned delays in investigating allegations against a GP who was banned from conducting remote consultations.
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What is meningococcal disease and how dangerous is it?
A young woman has died of meningococcal disease as cases increase in New Zealand.
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‘Fake rooms’ helping Ashburton Hospital train rural doctors
Ashburton Hospital is using simulated patient rooms to train doctors in rural medicine practices.
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Rosmini College student tests positive for meningococcal disease
A North Shore college student has tested positive for meningococcal disease, with health officials investigating a possible link to a suspected case from July.
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Free flu vaccines extended to under-5s from today
Pharmac has brought forward its free flu vaccination programme for children aged six months to five years, originally scheduled for 2027.
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Free flu vaccine extended to under-5s
New Zealand is making flu vaccines free for children under five, accelerating a decision made by Pharmac.
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Fijian maternal mental health advocate pushes for better support for new mothers
A Fijian mother is advocating for improved support services for women experiencing postnatal challenges.
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Cook Islands women push to break silence around menopause
A group of Cook Islands women are working to change the conversation around menopause in their community.
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Most New Zealanders support publicly-funded RSV vaccination
A survey shows majority support for a publicly-funded RSV vaccination programme that could free up thousands of hospital beds annually.
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Poor data collection blamed for women’s health gap in New Zealand
Inadequate data collection is contributing to disparities in healthcare outcomes for women, researchers say.