Health
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 22 November 2024
In today's episode, Health NZ has declared a whooping cough epidemic, a New Zealander is suspected to be among a group of people poisned by unknowingly ingesting methanol in Laos, a former political… Audio
Christchurch youth mental health facility opens its doors
The facility, which cost about $16m to build, can treat about 640 young people every month.
Health NZ declares whooping cough epidemic
A vaccinologist warns that reported whooping cough numbers are just the tip of the iceberg given low surveillance of the infection. Helen Petousis-Harris from the University of Auckland spoke to… Audio
New Zealand declares whooping cough epidemic
Health agencies have confirmed New Zealand is in the early stages of a epidemic, with 263 cases in the past month.
'History repeats' for former state wards in prison
Mental health workers fear some prison inmates who are suicidal, psychotic or suffering other serious psychological problems will be left without support when their contracts end. Audio
'History repeats' for ex state wards in prison
Mental health workers say prison inmates who are suicidal, psychotic or suffering other serious psychological problems will lose support when their contracts end next year. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Ministry of Health urges precautionary approach to puberty blockers
The Ministry of Health says there is a lack of evidence on the benefits and risks of puberty blockers used to treat gender dysphoria in children and young people. Auckland University paediatric… Audio
Doctor forced to sedate dementia patients due to lack of care options
Better options are available in urban centres but not in rural areas in regions like Southland, the doctor says. Audio
Veterans criticise Agent Orange appeal
The government is going to the High Court to challenge the late Sir Wira Harawira's claim that his brain tumour was linked to exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. Audio
ACT casts doubt on new Waikato medical school
Government documents show ACT leader David Seymour told the government he was "dissatisfied" with a cost-benefit analysis.
Puberty blockers: Ministry of Health releases long-awaited evidence brief
In releasing its long-delayed evidence brief, the ministry urged "a more precautionary approach".
Solving the World's Problems: midwife-led maternity care
Publicist Ali Jones says she has the answer to poor health outcomes for mothers and newborns: a health system where midwives are front and center. It's an approach advocated for by the WHO in a new… Audio
AFT Pharmaceuticals posts loss, but confident about summer sales
Sales in Asian markets dropped 18 percent due to several large customers ordering less and a doctors' strike in South Korea.
New Covid vaccines are on the way - so should I still get a booster now?
Winter might be over, but it doesn't mean the sniffly season is behind us just yet. Audio
Cocaine, meth, cannabis, vapes: NZ drug trends revealed
Cocaine use is up, the price of meth is down and for the first time, more people vape nicotine than smoke tobacco, according to an annual Drug Trends Survey. Audio
Cocaine and vaping rising in popularity - survey
Kiwis are smoking less and snorting more than in the past, as prices for illegal drugs fall relative to everything else. Audio
Cocaine use in NZ on the rise: study
Cocaine use is on the rise, according to the latest findings of Massey University's annual New Zealand Drug Trends Survey. Researcher Robin Van der Sanden spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Anti-virals still helping with Covid-19, new vaccines coming
Three new covid variants are doing the rounds, but Dr Lisa Connor says the virus is yet to settle into a seasonal pattern like the flu Audio
Risk of over-diagnosing ADHD - psychiatrist
A leading New Zealand psychiatrist says there's a risk of over-diagnosing ADHD - and it's already being overtreated. Demand for medication to treat the disorder has jumped 140 percent in the last two… Audio
Pasifika struggle in several health stats
The lastest New Zealand health survey shows Pasifika are worse off percentage wise than the average population in numerous areas.
