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The old name monkeypox has been seen as discriminatory and racist.
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$2b raid: How emergency Covid funds were redirected to bolster Budget '22
Former Treasury adviser says it was an “accounting trick”.
Minister left in no doubt over despair, outrage in health workforce
Medical specialists have taken opportunity to tell Andrew Little just how bad things are.
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WHO declares new ‘imminent’ global threat
Warning measles could cause global problems if immunisation programmes aren't bought back.
Nurse pay parity announcement imminent after Cabinet deliberation
The health sector faces a nursing workforce crisis with roughly 5000 vacancies.
'Death in public hospital': Coroner refers case for investigation
A coroner has referred the death of a man at Auckland Hospital for further investigation.
Opinion: It's time to change the way we talk about HIV
The stigma around HIV is outdated by several decades, writes Lee Suckling.
NZ’s groundwater still ‘widely vulnerable’ to faecal contamination - stocktake
New analysis links intensive farming to areas with concerning nitrate and E. coli trends.
'I have no sperm – but that didn’t stop me becoming a dad'
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Tend buys half stake in healthcare player
Online primary care provider buys into GP service Better Health.
'The easiest yes': Kiwi social media star Jess Quinn announces engagement
The former DWTS competitor revealed the heartwarming news on Instagram.
GPs more burnt out than their overseas counterparts - report
Workforce shortages and the lack of support have pushed our GPs to the limit.
Paediatric surgery in Wellington will not be fully-staffed until 2024
Children who need operations will continue to rely on out-of-town surgeons flying in.
'No cancer': Doctor censured after failing to tell patient of diagnosis
The patient Joshua Linder has since died.
'I felt sad, I felt angry': Emergency rooms overwhelmed and need help, says mum
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New York Times: When your brain is seized by fear your body responds.
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Cards with Health Minister’s contact details were 'nurses’ response to abuse'
Wellington nurses' desperate act due to short staffing and long waits, advocate says.
'Failing completely': Mental health boss slams Govt reforms; new survey reveals young Kiwis' distress
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Despite $1.9b budget no extra mental health beds, Health Minister frustrated with delay
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