Skip to main content

326 Results

  • Why we need an Aotearoa Centre for Disease Control (CDC)

    … President, New Zealand College of Public Health Medicine Dr Maia Brewerton (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu), Clinical … Allergic Diseases Team Leader at the Malaghan Institute Dr John Kerr , Science Lead, Public Health Communication … the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) [Dr Martin Tobias, personal communication]. It was …
    Briefing
  • Debate on ultra-processed foods shouldn’t derail good dietary advice

    … UPF high in fat, sugar and salt.      Author details: Dr Cristina Cleghorn , Department of Public Health, … Prevention Policy Lead, Cancer Society of New Zealand Dr Fa’asisila Savila , Department of Pacific Health, University of Auckland.    Dr Sally Mackay , School of Population Health, University of …
    Briefing
  • Is funding Euthanasia a health priority for Aotearoa New Zealand: Part 2?

    … health funding and increasing demand on stretched public hospital services. The need to fully fund palliative care remains. *Author details: Dr Ben Gray is an Associate Professor with the Department of …
    Briefing
  • Improving our pandemic preparedness: Counterfactuals and continuous quality improvement

    … at the time people were getting advised not to travel to hospital. She was 29 years old and died alone.”     — … and getting checked for more lumps, like myself.”     — Hospital patient “My husband was taken into hospital and basically written off because of age and other …
    Briefing
  • Queenstown outbreak highlights future challenges for clean drinking water

    … water sources in national policy through the Te Mana o te Wai framework. 3 However, recent political party policy … Author details Prof Michael Baker ,  Marnie Prickett ,  Dr  Farnaz Pourzand ,  Dr John Kerr , and   Prof Simon Hales … 2 weeks after your symptoms stop. Avoid visiting people in hospital or long-term care facilities for at least 48 hours …
    Briefing
  • The Smokefree legislation is evidence-based, removing it is not

    … of Public Health, University of Otago Wellington Dr Jude Ball , ASPIRE Aotearoa Research Centre, and Senior … of Public Health, University of Otago Wellington  Dr John Kerr , Science Lead, Public Health Communication … Ozarka,  Assitant Research Fellow, University of Otago Dr Lucy Hardie ,  Research Fellow, Epidemiology and …
    Briefing
  • Nourishing futures: How micronutrients improve pregnancy outcomes, reduce healthcare costs

    … trial, conducted at Te Puna Toiora , Te Whare W ā nanga o Waitaha, examined whether broad-spectrum micronutrients—a … Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury  Dr Hayley Bradley, School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing, … Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury  Dr Siobhan Campbell, School of Psychology, Speech and …
    Briefing
  • Has the time come for a register of AI systems used by government agencies?

    … and Computer Science, Victoria University of Wellington Dr Karaitiana Taiuru , Director, Taiuru & Associates; AI, Data and Emerging Tech Ethicist Dr Robyn Whittaker , Adjunct Professor, National Institute … of Auckland and Public Health Physician, Te Whatu Ora Dr John Kerr , Science Lead, Public Health Communication …
    Briefing
  • Comparing two pandemics: A century apart

    … in pandemic preparedness and response.   Authors details Dr Jennifer Summers , Dr Matire Harwood , Dr Julie Bennett , Professor Michael Baker  and Professor …
    Briefing
  • National capacity needed to monitor misinformation to protect public health and social cohesion

    … Wellington Public Health Summer School.  Author details Dr John Kerr , Science Lead, Public Health Communication … Whakaihu Waka, Pōneke - University of Otago, Wellington Dr Michael Daubs , Co-Director, Kōtaha: the Internet, Social … School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing, Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha - University of Canterbury  Prof Nikki Turner , …
    Briefing

Subscribe

Briefing CTA

Public Health Expert Briefing

Get the latest insights from the public health research community delivered straight to your inbox for free. Subscribe to stay up to date with the latest research, analysis and commentary from the Public Health Expert Briefing.