Health agencies have confirmed today that Aotearoa New Zealand is now in the early stages of a whooping cough epidemic, with ...

How we’re working to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders.

The Ministry is encouraging people to take steps to help ensure important medicines, such as antibiotics, can remain ...

This publication reports on the findings of the first review of the End of Life Choice Act 2019, which took place in 2024.

The Ministry of Health is today releasing an evidence brief and position statement on the use of puberty blockers for gender ...

The COVID-19 Public Health Response Act 2020 will self-repeal on 26 November, marking the end to the potential use of ...

Increasing access to health services, achieving equity and improving outcomes for Māori.

The Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora has published results from the 2023/24 New Zealand Health Survey today. ‘The annual New Zealand Health Survey results provide valuable information about the ...

In 2018, the then-Minister of Health, Dr David Clark, announced a wide-ranging review designed to future-proof health and disability services in Aotearoa New Zealand. Chair Ms Heather Simpson led the ...