Tag: health_new_zealand
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NZ Police and Health NZ Launch Phase Three of Mental Health Response Programme
The New Zealand Police and Health New Zealand have initiated Phase Three of the Mental Health Response Change Programme, building on the groundwork laid by the successful implementation of Phases One and Two. This programme seeks to prioritize a health-led…
HealthPolitics and GovernmentSocial Issues NZ PoliceHealth New ZealandMental Health Response Change ProgrammeMike JohnsonKarla Bergquistmental healthlaw enforcementNew Zealand Police
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Nurses' Pay Dispute, Loafers Lodge Trial
RNZ is reporting that Health New Zealand's clinical boss said he was unaware nurses were demanding a 3% pay increase as part of strike action this week. It said he was unsure if the demands related to staffing or pay.…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Baby's Death After Alleged Pharmacy Error
RNZ is reporting that a two-month-old baby died from an overdose after allegedly receiving an adult dosage of medication from a pharmacy. It said the parents are advocating for mandatory double-checks on medication dispensing. The Ministry of Health and Health…
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New Zealand Boosts Healthcare with Record $7 Billion Investment
The New Zealand government is boosting healthcare with a record $7 billion investment, according to Health Minister Simeon Brown. Budget 2025 allocates this funding to improve health services and facilities. The budget includes a $1.37 billion annual increase to Health…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Health Risk Warning Redaction, Vulgar Term Used in Parliament
RNZ is reporting that New Zealand's health minister has been warned of serious risks in outsourcing surgeries to private hospitals. RNZ said that Health Minister Simeon Brown's office withheld most of the information from the public. According to RNZ, two…
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