He Ara Oranga: Report of the Government Inquiry into Mental Health and Addiction is now available in pdf and html versions on the Inquiry’s website: https://www.mentalhealth.inquiry.govt.nz/inquiry-report/

Other versions are also available on the Inquiry website: 

The Mental Health and Addictions Inquiry has recommended that the government take strong action on alcohol and other drugs, including removing criminal sanctions for personal drug use and providing a broader range of health interventions instead.

The Australian subsidiary of healthcare specialist Pharmaco (NZ) Limited has extended its range of blood glucose meters and test strips to include two new subsidised listings on the National Diabetes Service Scheme (NDSS) product schedule.

The inaugural Waikato Excellence in Surgical Education Award was presented to cardiothoracic surgeon Nick Odom on Thursday.

The Ministry of Health has announced the appointment of Michelle Arrowsmith to the role of Deputy Director-General DHB Performance, Support and Infrastructure.

In pre-clinical trials, University of Otago researchers have discovered a promising new therapy that has the potential to be used clinically for improving survival rates for people who suffer a heart attack.

With our mental health system receiving the dire attention it deserves, it is concerning and disappointing that those who represent an outdated model are in charge of its rejuvenation.

New Zealand Dental and Oral Health Therapists Association applauds the Prime Minister and the Ministry for embarking on this journey to better the lives of our tamariki/rangatahi.

On Wednesday, 5 December at 12:30pm ALRANZ is co-sponsoring a march and rally in Wellington along with Organise Aotearoa, the Victoria University Feminist Organisation, and the Feminist Law Society.

Speakers will include MPs, former MPs, and activists.

The Ministry of Health has announced the appointment of Michelle Arrowsmith to the role of Deputy Director-General DHB Performance, Support and Infrastructure.