Influenza activity remains low and this is what we would expect at this time of year.

Open defecation - the riskiest sanitation practice - is on the decline worldwide

Airports, airlines and duty-free operators call upon WHO Member States to agree a strong Protocol on illicit trade in tobacco products during negotiations being held in Geneva from 14-21 March.

Overall influenza activity in New Zealand continues to be low with some small fluctuations, and this is not unexpected at this time of year.

Overall influenza activity in New Zealand remains at low levels. The seasonal influenza vaccination programme is being rolled out through GP practices over the coming weeks.

GENEVA/NEW YORK -- The World Health Organization (WHO) welcomes the proclamation by the UN General Assembly of the first "Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020" which seeks to halt the increasing trends in road traffic deaths and injuries worldwide.

The Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC) has welcomed the Government's announcement that it will adopt a zero blood alcohol limit for drivers under 20.

A ceremony marking the fifth anniversary of the entry into force of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control was held today in Geneva headquarters of the World Health Organization.

The Ministry of Health is currently making a monovalent (single viral strain) pandemic vaccine available through an early targeted immunisation programme.

If you're in our conversations offline, why are you not in our conversations online?

Recently I've been trying to get my head around whats happening in the Social Media space in New Zealand, especially for some of our larger household brands.

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