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NZMA welcomes health worker vaccination decision

The announcement that healthcare workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is welcome and important news, the NZ Medical Association says. High-risk workers in the health and disability secto…

Posted Oct 13, 2021

Rainbow community faces discrimination, inequities in healthcare

Many members of the Rainbow/Takatāpui community feel uncomfortable and discriminated against when engaging with the healthcare system. There needs to be better understanding of the community’s divers…

Posted Oct 11, 2021

NZMA Welcomes Health System Board Appointments

The groups chosen to lead New Zealand’s health system into the future are a blend of expertise, wisdom and foresight, the New Zealand Medical Association says. NZMA Chair Dr Alistair Humphrey said he…

Posted Sep 23, 2021

Testing Milestone A Tribute To Health Workforce

New Zealanders everywhere should give thanks today to the dedicated team helping keep the country safe by carrying out COVID-19 testing. Today the three millionth COVID PCR test was carried out – and…

Posted Sep 1, 2021

Conversion Therapy Has No Place In New Zealand

Conversion therapy has no place in New Zealand, and Government moves to criminalise it are overdue and welcome. The New Zealand Medical Association says conversion therapy is harmful, degrading and “…

Posted Aug 2, 2021

NZMA Issues Press Release On Folic Acid

The decision to mandate the addition of folic acid to bread shows important health decisions are often best made by Government leadership, not left to the private sector. The NZMA has long advocated …

Posted Aug 2, 2021

NZMA Welcomes Government Putting Health Before Profit

Posted Jul 9, 2021

NZMA Says Yes To Affirmative Action In Admission To Medical School

The medical students of today are the medical workforce of tomorrow – and it’s essential the future workforce reflects and serves our diverse community. That’s why the NZ Medical Association has adop…

Posted Jun 8, 2021

NZMA Backs Govt Plans To Help Kiwis Go Smokefree

Most people who smoke wish they didn’t – nowthe NZ Medical Association is endorsing the Government’s blueprint to help all New Zealanders, especially future generations, live free of tobacco and regre…

Posted May 30, 2021

Slap A Mandatory Safety Standard On Sunscreens

13 May 2021 Kiwis having fun in the sun shouldn’t have to feel the burn from suspect sunscreens. That’s the NZ Medical Association’s call to lawmakers considering the Sunscreen (Product Safety Stand…

Posted May 13, 2021

Address The Nursing Workforce Gap - NZMA

12 May 2021 Nurses are amongst the most valued and respected members of our community. Today is International Nurses Day – and underlines the vital role nurses play in our health system. NZMA Chair…

Posted May 12, 2021

New Zealand Medical Association Welcomes Long Awaited Health System Reforms

21 April 2021 The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) has welcomed the health sector reforms announced today by Minister of Health Andrew Little, and the bold systemic and legislative changes they…

Posted Apr 21, 2021

Prime Minister’s Comments On Primary Care Concern New Zealand Medical Association

30 March 2021 The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) has today expressed concerns to the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, in response to her comments on the AM Show regarding the current crisis in …

Posted Mar 30, 2021

NZMA Welcomes Long Awaited Fluoridation Change

19 March 2021 The New Zealand Medical Association (NZMA) is welcoming the recently announced Government decision to hand over decision-making on water fluoridation to the Director-General of Health. …

Posted Mar 19, 2021

Doctors Back A Fully Empowered Māori Health Authority

The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists and the New Zealand Medical Association are making clear their support for the establishment of a Māori Health Authority with full commissioning rights,…

Posted Mar 12, 2021

NZMA Supports Call For National Rare Disorder Framework

NZMA adds its voice to Rare Disorders NZ’s (RDNZ) call for the development of a National Rare Disorder Framework in New Zealand, supporting the over 300,000 New Zealanders living with a rare disorder.…

Posted Mar 2, 2021

Vaccination Of Health Workers On Standby Lists

Because of the very short period for administration of the Pfizer / BioNTech vaccine once it has been defrosted, District Health Boards are operating standby lists for frontline health workers who can…

Posted Mar 1, 2021

Medicines New Zealand And The New Zealand Medical Association Launch Transparency Initiative

Medicines New Zealand and the New Zealand Medical Association have jointly released New Zealand-specific guidelines for the public disclosure of payments around interactions between the biopharmaceuti…

Posted Feb 6, 2021