Gastro outbreak affects 30 staff at Wellington Hospital emergency department
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Avian botulism outbreak kills more than a dozen ducks at Napier’s Anderson Park
Avian botulism is a naturally occurring bird disease triggered by environmental conditions that prompt a bacteria, found naturally…
Gore Hospital Covid-19 outbreak halts new patient admissions and visitors
These include limiting visitors to the inpatient area and introducing mandatory mask use within the facility. “There have…
Measles cases almost triple in Australia as global outbreaks continue
The number of measles cases nationwide is now approaching triple the number of cases reported in 2024 as…
Weekly Health Update | Africa Turns to Drones and AI to Fight Epidemics
In this week’s health update, the Africa CDC is turning to drone-based logistics to expand access to vaccines…
Auckland measles outbreak: One new case and two new exposure sites
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DoC tracks Muriwai gannets to map potential bird flu spread
In October, 15 gannets from the colony in West Auckland had a small tag carefully taped to their…
Suspected hornet nest in Otaika, Whangārei a false alarm, MPI confirms amid Auckland outbreak
As of November 18, Biosecurity NZ has confirmed 12 queen hornets and seven nests, all in Glenfield and…
Superbug outbreak in Auckland, Christchurch hospitals – Health NZ
Posters warning of the outbreak of the superbug Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) in Christchurch Hospital this week. Photo /…
Northland whānau line up for measles jabs as Moko Van visits rural areas
“They’re quite concerned, there’s definitely been an increase in inquiries and people just turning up.” Graham said whānau…
Health NZ says measles outbreak far from over as vaccination drive ramps up
Health New Zealand national director Dr Nick Chamberlain said it was not unexpected to go a few days…
Measles outbreak set to throw exam plans into disarray
Measles cases have been reported among students from Wellington College, Wellington Girls’ College and Auckland Grammar School. Secondary…