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International index ranks Aotearoa New Zealand last for effective alcohol policy
… national approaches and support more effective public health strategies. New research has used the Index to assess … collaboration since 2013 and in 2023, with funding from Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, a comparison was made … 7 8 ; Lithuania’s more comprehensive reforms have improved health outcomes and reduced inequities. 9 Economic …
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Oral nicotine products: Expanding the nicotine marketplace
… already promoting their products; for example, British American Tobacco New Zealand’s website explains ONPs, which … ASPIRE Aotearoa Research Centre, and Department of Public Health, University of Otago Wellington Dr Jude Ball , ASPIRE Aotearoa Research Centre, and Department of Public Health, University of Otago Wellington Dr Janine Nip , …
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Aotearoa’s first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza: Heightened awareness and surveillance essential for early detection
… efforts to ensure the safeguarding of animal and public health, as well as industry resilience. Avian Influenza … for wildlife and is a significant risk for public health and livestock industries worldwide. 4 While the host … prevalence of avian influenza viruses throughout NZ. This information would shed light on the risk of such viruses …
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Media release: International experts say abandoning denicotinised cigarettes will cost lives
… will cost lives. In the latest Briefing from the Public Health Communication Centre, Professor Eric Donny from Wake … from the University of Minnesota lay out the public health benefits of denicotinising cigarettes. “NZ stands at … their nicotine content.” Professor Donny says the public health benefit of denicotinising cigarettes is likely to be …
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Submission: Fast-Track Approvals Bill
… Read the Public Health Communication Centre submission on the Fast-Track … The Bill circumvents legal protections for public health, leaving New Zealanders more vulnerable to illness and … value of a healthy environment, leaving communities’ health and well-being more vulnerable. The Bill undermines …
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Submission: Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Bill
… to the Primary Production Select Committee on Resource Management (Freshwater and Other Matters) Amendment Bill . … by the Bill be reviewed for their impact on public health and the ecosystem, which supports the health of communities. It also stresses that the ‘hierarchy …
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PHCC Newsletter: July 2025
… Read the latest from the Public Health Communication Centre in the July edition of our … . Briefings over the last month had a focus on core public health infrastructure, including the safety of our food … topics is the importance of commercial determinants of health, notably large and powerful industries that may pursue …
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PHCC monthly newsletter: September 2025
… Read the latest from the Public Health Communication Centre in the September edition of our … and approaches for enhancing the delivery of public health services—the infrastructure for protecting and improving population health and equity. Check out our Briefings, public health …
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Global survey shows New Zealanders value science highly, prioritise public health
… role in solving major societal issues, including public health challenges. The high level of trust reported globally … higher trust in science were more supportive of public health measures such as mandatory face masks in public to … existing hierarchies and the status quo. 6 Public health a priority When asked about the goals science should …
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Update on Long-COVID
… of individuals aged 18-65 with continuous enrolment in the health plan from 1 January 2019 to the index date, defined as … pandemic. Contributors are prompted to provide daily information on health status and symptoms, as well as results … of what support and treatment needs are essential for the management of the massive number of Long-COVID patients who …
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