A special support service for former sawmill workers exposed to pentachlorophenol (PCP) Last Publication Date: 23 Jun 2010 This publication was prepared on the request of the Ministry of Health by Allen and Clarke Policy and Regulatory Specialists Limited. Background information The Ministry of Health asked…
Close contact infectious diseases in New Zealand: Trends in ethnic inequalities in hospitalisations, 1989 to 2008 Last Publication Date: 02 Jun 2010 Infectious diseases are the most common cause of acute overnight hospitalisation in New Zealand.This report provides analysis of close-contact infectious diseases (CCIDs). CCIDs include respiratory, skin,…
Seroprevalence of the 2009 influenza A (H1N1) pandemic in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 02 Jun 2010 A new scientific study shows the full effect of Pandemic Influenza H1N1 in New Zealand in 2009The Ministry commissioned study, conducted by Environmental Science and Research (ESR),…
Annual Review of Drinking Water Quality In New Zealand 2008/9 Last Publication Date: 02 Jun 2010 This report describes the microbiological and chemical quality of water in New Zealand drinking-water supplies from July 2008 to June 2009.The report comprises the following five…
Hospital-based Maternity Events 2006 Last Publication Date: 02 Jun 2010 The 'Hospital-based maternity events 2006' provides health statistics on the pregnancy and childbirth characteristics of mothers who gave birth in hospital, and the babies' characteristics and…
Local government: Results of the 2008/09 audits Last Publication Date: 01 Jun 2010 This is our report on the 2008/09 audits of the local government sector. Most of these audits were of regional and territorial local authorities and their…
Fetal and Infant Deaths 2006 Last Publication Date: 02 May 2010 The purpose of the Fetal and Infant Deaths publication series is to inform discussion and assist in future policy development. Readership of this publication is wide-ranging…
New Zealand Influenza Pandemic Plan: A framework for action Last Publication Date: 02 Apr 2010 Sets out the all of government measures to be taken to prepare for and respond to an influenza pandemic. Part A: Setting the Scene outlines the Ministry…
Tuberculosis Case Management in Prisoners Last Publication Date: 02 Apr 2010 The publication provides guidance for the staff of corrections facilities (prisons), public health services and clinical TB services in New Zealand, to enable them to carry…
Guidance for Improving Supportive Care for Adults with Cancer in New Zealand Last Publication Date: 02 Apr 2010 The aim of this guidance document is to improve the quality of life for people affected by cancer by improving access to and the quality of…
