Review of Tobacco Control Services Last Publication Date: 27 Nov 2014 New Zealand, tobacco use is the single largest cause of preventable death, and a major factor contributing to health inequality. Half of all long-term smokers die…
Self-management Support for People with Long-term Conditions (version 1) Last Publication Date: 11 Nov 2014 Internationally, self-management is recognised as one of the most critical components in improving health care for people with long-term conditions. It is fundamental to the health…
National Diabetes Work Programme Last Publication Date: 10 Nov 2014 This document outlines the work programme of the Ministry of Health's diabetes team for 2014/15, including key priorities and the initiatives and objectives to achieve those…
Health and Independence Report 2014 Last Publication Date: 23 Oct 2014 In 2014 the Health and Independence Report (the Director-General of Health’s Annual Report on the State of Public Health) was published as part of the Ministry's…
National Poliomyelitis Response Plan for New Zealand Last Publication Date: 11 Sep 2014 New Zealand has been declared polio free, with the last case occurring in 1977. This plan sets out the response in New Zealand to a potential…
Improving the lives of people with dementia Last Publication Date: 10 Sep 2014 This publication outlines nine key areas the Ministry of Health will support over the next three years to maximize the health, independence and wellbeing of people…
Health effects of water fluoridation: A review of the scientific evidence Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2014 20 August 2014 Dr Roger Blakeley Chief Planning Officer Auckland Council Dear Dr Blakeley In February this year, on behalf of several Councils, you made similar requests to the Prime Minister’s…
Country Progress Report New Zealand (HIV/AIDS) 2012–13 Last Publication Date: 14 Jul 2014 New Zealand regularly reports to UNAIDS on HIV/AIDS. This report covers the period January 2012 to December 2013.
New Zealand Spinal Cord Impairment Action Plan 2014–2019 Last Publication Date: 03 Jul 2014 The Action Plan outlines a vision, purpose, priorities and eight overarching objectives to help ensure the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes for people with spinal…
Health Literacy and the Prevention and Management of Skin Infections Last Publication Date: 01 Jul 2014 Health literacy refers to the degree to which people are able to access and understand essential health information in order to make informed and appropriate health…
