Killer flu may hit NZ - health authorities
Health authorities are warning New Zealand could be hit this winter by a virulent "Brisbane strain" of flu which killed six children in Australia last year.
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Pharmacy report listed for closed-session talks
A report analysing the feedback on the Otago and Southland District Health Boards' options for changing the way community medicines are funded is set to be considered behind closed doors.
Hospital's staff rights code ready
A draft of a staff rights document for the 3000 employees of the Otago District Health Board is expected to be approved later this month.
Ryall to look into respiratory care problems
Health Minister Tony Ryall says he will look closely at a report showing more than half New Zealand's district health boards (DHBs) do not meet minimum standards of respiratory care.
Overhaul of respiratory services called for
Half a million New Zealanders do not have access to a respiratory physician despite respiratory disease being the leading cause of hospital admissions and death in the country.
Opposition supports Thomson
Sacking Otago District Health Board chairman Richard Thomson would have convicted fraud Michael Swann "sitting in his prison cell grinning from ear to ear", Dunedin North Labour MP Pete Hodgson su
Ryall considering sacking Thompson
Health Minister Tony Ryall confirmed in Parliament today he is considering sacking Otago District Health Board chairman Richard Thompson.
Hawke's Bay health boss quits
Hawke's Bay District Health Board's controversial boss Chris Clarke has quit his job - hinting he was pushed.
Govt lifts attempted ban on junk food in schools
An attempted ban on selling unhealthy food in schools has been lifted by the Government.