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Faafoi Questions the Availability of Luxury Rest Home Rooms

Faafoi Questions the Availability of Luxury Rest Home Rooms

"Associate Health Minister Jo Goodhew is trying to sell the idea of premium-only aged care facilities as something that gives the elderly `choice'.

Remove Loopholes from Health Care System: NZ First

Remove Loopholes from Health Care System: NZ First

New Zealand First Health spokesperson Barbara Stewart said that there are major loopholes in the health system that enables tourists and illegal immigrants to escape paying for their health care need. She said that at least $630 million have not been paid by people ineligible for fully funded New Zealand Health Care.

Fire Fighter Suffers Rare Blood Disease

Fire Fighter Suffers Rare Blood Disease

Everything was going perfect in Eric Owsley's life. He has been a firefighter for 12 years and was on the path to become a qualified personal trainer.

Giant Specie found Washed Ashore at Pukehina Beach

Giant Specie found Washed Ashore at Pukehina Beach

As per recent reports, a rooting carcass of giant specie belonging to sea was found ashore on a New Zealand beach. The video of the same has been uploaded on YouTube.

Kiwi Women Ditching Pills, Condemn to Bond with LARCs

Kiwi Women Ditching Pills, Condemn to Bond with LARCs

Sources have highlighted the facts that aids like the contraceptive pills and condoms are being ditched by the Kiwi women as they are getting bonded to the long term contraceptive devices.

Health System in Wellington Lagging Behind

Health System in Wellington Lagging Behind

Sources suggested about the rising concerns about the short falling of the Wellington's health system behind the health systems in all other parts of the country.

Battle against Rheumatic Fever Gets Aided with $21m Funding

Battle against Rheumatic Fever Gets Aided with $21m Funding

The government of New Zealand has declared an extra funding of $21.3 million for retraining the rising rates of rheumatic fever rates in the nation.

Hospital Staff Passes National Target for Hand Hygiene

Hospital Staff Passes National Target for Hand Hygiene

A recent audit at Palmerston North Hospital revealed that seven in 10 persons are keeping their hands clean while working with patients. The staff reportedly to exceed the national target for hand-hygiene.

3-year-old Suffers Lung Disease after Getting Diagnosed with Goldenhar Syndrome

3-year-old Suffers Lung Disease after Getting Diagnosed with Goldenhar Syndrome

Reece Jimmieson, 3, was already suffering from different symptoms of Goldenhar Syndrome, a congenital syndrome, when another disease added up to the list of his problems.

Michelle Jimmieson, 24, Reece's mother said that they were having an idea that Reece might be suffering from a lung disease. Doctors have now confirmed that Reece's lungs were dangerously damaged.

Reports Suggest Unsafe Atmosphere at NZ Workplaces

Reports Suggest Unsafe Atmosphere at NZ Workplaces

A report discloses that New Zealand's workplaces are "not fit for purpose". The report urges for an immediate broad based alterations. As per the Workplace Health and Safety Taskforce, lives will be lost, if essential steps are not taken regarding the same.

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