3 September, 2008
Men’s health a priority for the government: O’Connor
Improving the health of New Zealand men is a priority for this government, Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor said today.
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Associated Ministers
- Jim Anderton - Associate Minister
- Damien O'Connor - Associate Minister
- Mita Ririnui - Associate Minister
- David Cunliffe - Minister
- Peter Dunne - Associate Minister
- Steve Chadwick - Associate Minister
2 September, 2008
Finalists for 2008 Whanau Ora Awards named
Associate Minister of Health Mita Ririnui announces the finalists for the 2008 Whanau Ora Awards to be held at the Wellington Town Hall on Friday 12 September 2008.
Read full release >>1 September, 2008
HPV Programme Launch: one for the girls
Speech by Associate Minister of Health Steve Chadwick at the launch of the HPV Immunisation Programme. Auckland University of Technology. Auckland.
Read full speech >>1 September, 2008
50,000 women to benefit from cancer prevention initiative
From today more than 50,000 young New Zealand women can access a free cervical cancer vaccine with the launch of the first stage of the HPV (human papillomavirus) Immunisation Programme, Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick said today.
Read full release >>29 August, 2008
Graphic warnings on cigarettes now compulsory
It is now compulsory for all tobacco products to show graphic health warnings, Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor said today.
Read full release >>25 August, 2008
Endorsement of DHB system welcomed
Minister of Health David Cunliffe today dismissed claims of District Health Board amalgamation.
Read full release >>21 August, 2008
First members appointed to family violence committee
Inaugural members appointment to the Family Violence Death Review Committee
Read full release >>18 August, 2008
A step forward for endometriosis
Endometriosis New Zealand (ENZ) will receive support from the Ministry of Health to look at how best to raise awareness of endometriosis and reduce the burden of the condition, Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick announced today.
Read full release >>17 August, 2008
Raising breast screening awareness will saves lives
Raising awareness amongst Maori and Pacific women of the importance of regular breast screening will save lives, Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick said today.
Read full release >>13 August, 2008
Trans-Tasman Indigenous Health Agreement signed
Associate Minister of Health Mita Ririnui signed off on an innovative trans-Tasman Indigenous Health Agreement with the Western Australian Government today.
Read full release >>12 August, 2008
Taskforce announced
A six-member taskforce has been established to provide advice and recommendations on a programme to improve bowel cancer outcomes for all New Zealanders.
Read full release >>12 August, 2008
Bowel Cancer Taskforce established
A six-member taskforce has been established to provide advice and recommendations on a programme to improve bowel cancer outcomes for all New Zealanders.
Read full release >>12 August, 2008
New member appointed to Tairawhiti DHB
Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick today announced the appointment of Bevan Turnpenny to the Tairawhiti District Health Board (DHB).
Read full release >>7 August, 2008
Herceptin Decision
Pharmac’s decision to decline funding for a 12 month course of the breast cancer drug Herceptin has been acknowledged by the Minister of Health David Cunliffe.
Read full release >>7 August, 2008
Signing of the “Time for Quality” Agreement
Speech notes delivered at the signing of the "Time for Quality" Agreement, Turnbull House, Wellington, 7 August 2008.
Read full speech >>7 August, 2008
Funding for communities to improve sewerage systems
The government is committing over $23 million to improve sewerage systems in ten small communities, Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor announced today.
Read full release >>7 August, 2008
Groundbreaking agreement on Health Quality
The Time for Quality agreement was developed between the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) and the 21 district health boards, with the support of the Minister of Health
Read full release >>7 August, 2008
Minister Ririnui to sign trans-Tasman agreement
Associate Minister of Health Minister Mita Ririnui will be visiting Perth next week to sign an arrangement between the New Zealand and Western Australian governments.
Read full release >>6 August, 2008
Big boost for marae and small drinking water supplies
The government is committing nearly $7 million to upgrade 44 small community drinking-water supplies, Associate Health Ministers Damien O’Connor and Mita Ririnui announced today.
Read full release >>6 August, 2008
Big boost for marae and small drinking supplies
The government is committing nearly $7 million to upgrade 44 small community drinking-water supplies, Associate Health Ministers Damien O’Connor and Mita Ririnui announced today.
Read full release >>5 August, 2008
Twenty years on from the Cartwright inquiry
Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick today acknowledged the 20th anniversary of the Cartwright Report, noting how far New Zealand has come since the release of the Report in August 1988.
Read full release >>1 August, 2008
World Breastfeeding Week begins with record attempt
Associate Health Ministers Damien O’Connor and Steve Chadwick today gave their support to promote the breastfeeding ‘Big Latch On’ event, which aims to break the record for simultaneous breastfeeding and marks the beginning of World Breastfeeding Week.
Read full release >>31 July, 2008
Short-term neonatal pressures being managed
The annual short-term pressure on neonatal intensive care unit cots is being well handled, Associate Health Minister Steve Chadwick said today.
Read full release >>31 July, 2008
Healthy Eating Healthy Action plan for Southland
A new plan aiming to improve nutrition, increase physical activity and reduce obesity in Southland was launched by Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor today.
Read full release >>31 July, 2008
Rural towns get funding to improve sewerage systems
Three rural communities are receiving government funding to help upgrade or install new sewerage systems, Minister for Rural Affairs and Associate Minister of Health Damien O'Connor announced today.
Read full release >>30 July, 2008
Minister welcomes Whanganui and Mid-Central DHB Alliance.
Minister of Health David Cunliffe today welcomed an announcement from Whanganui and Mid-Central District Health Boards that they are moving to formalise their alliance.
Read full release >>30 July, 2008
Taranaki to benefit from $80 million hospital revamp
Minister of Health David Cunliffe today signed off on an $80 million revamp of Taranaki Base Hospital that will include two new surgical theatres and increase the number of hospital beds.
Read full release >>30 July, 2008
Taranaki to benefit from $80million hospital revamp
Associate Minister of Health with special delegation to the Taranaki DHB Mita Ririnui is pleased with todays announcement that Taranaki Base Hospital will receive an $80 million revamp, including two new surgical theatres and increase the number of hospital beds.
Read full release >>28 July, 2008
New campaign launched to improve breastfeeding
Associate Health Ministers Damien O’Connor and Steve Chadwick today welcomed a new social marketing campaign aimed at ensuring more New Zealand babies are breastfed.
Read full release >>25 July, 2008
Maori Mental Health and Addiction Framework launched
The Minister of Health Hon David Cunliffe and the Associate Minister of Health Hon Mita Ririnui today launched Te Puāwaiwhero, the second Māori Mental health and Addiction National Strategic Framework today.
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