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Reducing the health burden from contaminated drinking water in NZ: Opportunities arising from the new Water Services Bill
… Increasing water-related health threats, notably the waterborne campylobacter outbreak … also raises the benefits of consolidating NZ’s public health organisations into a single highly competent national public health agency, which may have implications for reform of …
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When the first barrier fails: Strengthening protection for drinking water sources
… good quality drinking water is a foundation of public health. The first, and most significant, barrier against … which we take our drinking water. However, as a Canterbury community found last year when they were notified that their … in Aotearoa’s drinking water supply system to ensure community health is prioritised and future contamination …
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The policy bonfire of environment protection: 10 examples that threaten public health
… of water, air, and climate. The implications for public health of these policy changes are significant, impacting communities’ health directly and indirectly. Aotearoa New Zealand … of dollars damage from Cyclone Gabrielle this year. With health and well-being already seriously impacted by …
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Protecting New Zealand children from the developing Omicron outbreak
… Zealand (NZ) is likely to soon be experiencing widespread community transmission caused by the Omicron variant of the … In this blog we outline what is needed to protect the health and wellbeing of children (ie, those under 18 years) … or their caregivers may need clear masks for better access to communication. Respirator masks can be reused …
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Comparing two pandemics: A century apart
… current and future pandemic management, focusing on public health infrastructure, international cooperation, and … major waves for at least four years. The global scientific community’s ability to quickly develop Covid-19 vaccines has … the consequences of inadequate healthcare resources and access, particularly for Māori populations, who suffered …
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COVID-19 and the law in Aotearoa NZ
… Health and emergency laws have played a critical role in this country’s successful elimination of community transmission of the COVID-19 pandemic. This blog … already in NZ, and the issue of mask wearing arises in a community context such as public transport (not border …
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Open data, transparency and power – role of the Virtual Health Information Network
… in this new data environment. We focus on how the Virtual Health Information Network (VHIN) can contribute to stronger … necessary infrastructure for researchers and analysts to access NZ health data safely and more readily. In addition, … code and knowledge. The NZ research and analytical community has a culture of collegiality and sharing that we …
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Where do the parties stand? – Introducing our election series
… representatives make choices that impact the long-term health and wellbeing of every New Zealander. These decisions … are basic needs like having a healthy home in a supportive community, clean air, and water, access to affordable and healthy food, and financial …
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Why we need an Aotearoa Centre for Disease Control (CDC)
… and integrate these efforts to improve long-term health security in Aotearoa New Zealand, the Pacific, and … The Covid-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on health and the economy in Aotearoa NZ (NZ) and globally. 1 , … inequities, support Māori and Pacific leadership, build community partnerships, and co-design public health …
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How might NZ expand community water fluoridation?
… in New Zealand given the scientific evidence for health benefit and safety, reduction in inequalities in oral … updated review of the evidence for safety and benefit of community water fluoridation (CWF) based on published … and adults, could be prevented by expanding CWF. How could community water fluoridation be expanded further in NZ? …
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