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This is a quick update on the latest additions to vaccination access for flu and COVID-19

Pharmac today announced that it is permanently widening access to the annual funded flu vaccine to people with specific mental health conditions and or addiction issues, as well for children aged 3 to 12 years for the rest of the 2022 flu season

Leading healthcare provider, ProCare, has today announced changes to its Health (PHO) Limited Board – effective from 1 July.

“The establishment of a new health system and appointment of Māori and Pacific interim chief executives has brought the promise of a more equitable and responsive health system closer to reality” 

Over the next two weeks, 32 tertiary health students will be touring the country to promote health careers to over 2000 rural school pupils

The Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) has announced the appointment of specialist plastic surgeon Associate Professor Nicola Dean as its new president; an elected role with a 2-year tenure

Health New Zealand has announced the significant appointment of Dr Nick Chamberlain as the National Director of the new National Public Health Service

National Māori Public Health organisation Hāpai Te Hauora applaud Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall and the team behind the legislative work taken to get the Smokefree Bill introduced today

Eye Health Aotearoa (EHA) are disappointed that there is no provision in the Health Budget 2022 for a National Eye Health Survey to help the government enable access to equitable, quality eye health services and prevent avoidable vision loss