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Media release: A call to make Invasive Group A Strep notifiable in New Zealand
… Public Health experts say there’s an increase worldwide in severe … GAS (iGAS). In a Briefing published today by the Public Health Communication Centre, Dr Julie Bennett from the … of a vaccine to prevent GAS-related diseases. The Health Research Council of NZ has also supported …
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Death rates dropping – it is a good time to be alive
… by looking at some data just released by the Ministry of Health on trends since 1945 in cause-specific mortality. … terms. Last week the WHO released the annual World Health Statistics – New Zealand males ranked 6 th in the … And the big one – can the planet sustain our public health successes? Unless consumption patterns change …
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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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PHCC monthly Newsletter: August 2024
… 20 years. Other Briefings have looked at how effective our Covid-19 vaccine programme is, made recommendations about whooping …
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In the news: Public health experts and the food industry call on govt to fund health survey
… Public health and food industry experts are calling on the … at the University of Auckland, told RNZ's Midday Report on 19 February that the survey would be a small but vital … by Newstalk ZB and Mediaworks. … In the news: Public health experts and the food industry call on govt to fund …
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In the media: Govt response to Long Covid inadequate: Report
… puts the number of New Zealanders suffering from Long Covid at more than 250,000 people, Massey University's John … Report . He was being interviewed about the Briefing Long Covid Update – a threat that continues to demand a strong … response from the Government. The Briefing also says Long Covid can also lead to a 'substantially increased' risk of …
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Evidence for free school lunches: Are they worth investing in?
… the programme. 4 Furthermore, lunches meet Ministry of Health nutritional guidelines and provide more than 33% of … for growth and cognitive development. 5 Diet-related health outcomes include substantial mental health improvements (eg, 9-20% gains for children living in …
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Ireland leads New Zealand in the battle against obesity
… cross-sectoral ‘whole of government’ approach to improving health and tackling obesity in the country’s quest to become … impeding change for those well aware of the potential health and well-being consequences to themselves of … and through a dedicated and clearly communicated public health strategy .” Ireland’s Special Action Group on Obesity …
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Oral nicotine products: Expanding the nicotine marketplace
… used these products, thus stimulating market expansion. 19 While tobacco companies may claim they cannot control … 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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NZ’s long-running Campylobacter epidemic from poultry: Now with antibiotic resistance
… treatment. AMR is considered a major threat to global health and the World Health Organization is urging all states to take immediate … for by sick consumers, employers and the taxpayer-funded health sector rather than by the poultry industry which is …
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