The Ministry of Health formally acknowledges the passing of former Director-General of Health, Dame Karen Poutasi.

It is with sadness that the Ministry of Health acknowledges the recent passing of Fiji Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services, Dr Jemesa Tudravu. Dr Andrew Old, Deputy Director-General, ...

Section 13(b) of the Radiation Safety Act 2016 (the Act) states that no person may use a radiation source without a use licence unless the Act or the Radiation Safety Regulations 2016 (the Regulations ...

The Government is reviewing health workforce regulation to improve New Zealanders’ timely, quality access to healthcare. We have an opportunity to put patients at the centre, modernise and streamline ...

Public Health Guidance for Hairdressers and Barbers outlines practical actions that hairdressers and barbers can take to reduce the spread of infection. It covers hygiene, equipment handling, and ...

This independent report prepared by the Public Health Advisory Committee for the Minister of Health, reviews progress in addressing the determinants of health equity and wellbeing in Aotearoa, ...

Tatau Kahukura 2024 provides a snapshot of the health of Māori compared with non-Māori. It presents key indicators relating to the socioeconomic determinants of health, risk and protective factors for ...

This position statement accompanied the release of an evidence brief which examines the safety and long-term impacts of puberty blockers when used in the context of gender-affirming care. This ...

The New Zealand Clinical Principles Framework for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (the framework) describes the expected clinical standards for quality assessment, diagnosis and treatment of ...

This review updates the evidence regarding community water fluoridation published since the 2021 report from the Office of the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor.

The Abortion Services Aotearoa New Zealand Annual Report 2024 provides a snapshot of abortion services for the 2023 calendar year.