Global measles surge prompts calls for vaccinations - read Dan Hawke's measles story
The World Health Organisation and an UNICEF reported worldwide measles cases increased by 79% in the first two months of 2022, and conditions are ripe for serious outbreaks of vaccine-preventable illnesses.
Read Dan Hawke's measles story.
New era begins for Iwi-Māori Partnership Board
A pōwhiri was held on Monday 4 July for Te Kāhui Hauora o Te Tauihu, the Iwi-Māori Partnership Board for the Nelson Marlborough District.
The Board will consist of one iwi appointed representative from: Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō, Ngāti Rārua, Ngāti Tama, Te Ātiawa, Rāngitane o Wairau, Ngāti Kuia and Ngāti Toa Rangatira and two independent appointed representatives to represent the Māori community and health profession.
The Board will play a vital role in working closely with Te Aka Whai Ora, the Māori Health Authority and Te Whatu Ora, Health NZ, in the design and delivery of local health services in Te Tauihu which includes the current boundaries of the Nelson Marlborough District. Locality commissioning from assessing the health needs of whānau, identifying priorities and monitoring the services provided are also core functions of the Board.
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Welcome to Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, Nelson Marlborough
As part of the Government’s changes to health services, all District Health Boards are now part of one united entity.
It’s important to note that healthcare won’t change immediately – when people need care, they will still go to the same providers and the same hospital that they do now.
As well as the interim District Director, Nelson Marlborough, Lexie O’Shea, we will have an interim Regional Director, Te Waipounamu, Peter Bramley, who will support the area. Under these arrangements, delegations for decision making are in many cases the same as for the former chief executives and Boards.
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Dr Elizabeth Wood: Stay connected and informed while managing flu and cold at home
This winter will be challenging for our health and disability system and for all of us: there's likely to be a long tail of COVID-19 cases and with the border...
Nelson Marlborough Community Health Lecture 2022
Join us to learn more about the impact of dementia / mate wareware on individuals, our families and whānau, and our communities. This evening of discussion aims to inform, educate and provide some answers about a very important area of health care that is affecting us more widely as our community ages.
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Do you live in Tahunanui and want to have your say on a change to the liquor license at The Ocean Lodge Hotel?
Local residents are invited to give feedback on the Hotel’s liquor licence applications.
Shellfish biotoxin alert: All of Pelorus Sound, Marlborough Sounds
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has issued an extension to the public health warning advising the public not to collect or consume shellfish harvested from Crail Bay in Marlborough Sounds.
The extension now applies to the entire Pelorus Sound area including its arms to the east and west, up to a line at the entrance from Paparoa to Culdaff Point.
Routine tests on shellfish samples taken from this region have shown levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) toxins above the safe limit of 0.8 mg/kg set by MPI. Anyone eating shellfish from this area is potentially at risk of illness.
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Shellfish biotoxin alert: Crail Bay, Marlborough Sounds
The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) has issued a shellfish biotoxin alert for Crail Bay, Marlborough Sounds.
Mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles, scallops, catseyes, kina (sea urchin) and all other bivalve shellfish should not be eaten.
Note: Cooking shellfish does not remove the toxin, which can cause paralytic shellfish poisoning.
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COVID-19 Case Update 27 April
Today we have 177 new cases to report and a total of 2,369 active cases.
Make sure your immunisations are all up-to-date
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COVID-19 Case Update 26 April
We have 237 new cases to report today, and a total of 2,666 active cases.
On Saturday cases reported were 297, on Sunday 214, on Monday 180.
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