CTU Launches Petition Calling For Safer Sick Leave In Light Of COVID-19
Tuesday, 2 June 2020, 6:24 pmPress Release: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Everyone at work should be well. The
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Medical Council Pays Tribute To Honours Recipients
The Medical Council congratulates all those recognised in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours, paying particular tribute to medical professionals who have been acknowledged. Among those honoured are current Medical Council member Professor John …
Read moreCantabrians Reminded To Come To Their Outpatient Or Surgical Appointments
Canterbury DHB is well on its way to reinstating planned care – meaning we’re continuing to reschedule appointments, based on clinical priority, that were postponed as the country went into lockdown to slow the spread of COVID-19. Canterbury DHB …
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Maritime NZ: NZ Joins Global Initiative Keeping Ports Open And Freight Moving New Zealand has joined an international port authorities’
Read moreIHC Celebrates Life Members’ Decades Of Service In Queen’s Birthday Honours
IHC New Zealand is delighted to see the well-deserved recognition of Maureen Wood (MNZM) and Neil Taylor (QSM) in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours. “Both Maureen and Neil have made an extraordinary contribution over nearly a century between …
Read moreLockdown Ends But The Teamwork Continues As Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Month Kicks Off
As the country comes out of lockdown thanks to the efforts of our “team of five million”, the team at MND New Zealand continues to rally around those living with a devastating and deadly disease. Motor Neurone Disease Awareness month kicks off …
Read moreWorld Smokefree Day – What Smokefree Means For Aotearoa
Today is World Smokefree Day, known in some countries as ‘World No Tobacco Day’. Hāpai Te Hauora has engaged with communities most affected by smoking and asked the question: What does Smokefree mean to you? Since the 1st of May, Hāpai has received …
Read moreWe’re Not Doing Enough To Prevent Cancer
Smoking is still the leading cause of preventable deaths in New Zealand says the Cancer Society. On World Smokefree Day today, it is asking New Zealanders to rethink how we get to Smokefree 2025 and a smokefree generation. The Cancer Society has launched …
Read morePHARMAC To Fund New Cystic Fibrosis Medicine
From Monday a new medicine is being funded by PHARMAC which will help young children with cystic fibrosis digest their food more easily. Creon Micro, supplied by Mylan, is a modified-release granule formulation of pancreatic enzymes. It enables smaller …
Read moreHRC Announces New Funding Grants For Mid-career Researchers
Friday, 29 May 2020, 4:31 pmPress Release: Health Research Council Of New Zealand New grants give mid-career researchers a funding
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