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NewsSuccessful Kānuka oil trial brings hope for ezcema patients and Māori communities
The first clinical trial looking at the topical use of kānuka oil for eczema relief has found it to be an effective emollient for treatment of moderate-to-severe eczema in adults.
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Pfizer's antiviral Covid-19 drug available for prescription next week
Health Minister Andrew Little has confirmed that Paxlovid, a Pfizer-made antiviral treatment for Covid-19, will be available via prescription to patients next week, as the first shipment of the dru
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Pharmac analysis highlights inequity issues
An independent interim report into pharmaceutical medicines buying agency Pharmac has found issues over the transparency of decision making, and fairness and equity of outcomes, review panel chair
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More funding needed for cancer drugs
The National Party is calling on the government to support Dr Shane Reti's bill and help make life a little easier for those Kiwis facing significant medical bills while trying to beat cancer.
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Coalition allocates hundreds of millions more to Covid-19 vaccine strategy
Specific details of the funding cannot be disclosed due to commercial sensitivity as it could prevent the best possible deal for New Zealanders.
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Pharmac gets $150m over two years to fill medicine shortages
Chris Hipkins confirmed that 348 ventilators are on order. Another $50 million has been allocated for PPE.
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Superpower rongoā made for whānau with love
Davina Thompson (Ngāti Awa, Te Arawa) has made almost 1000 rongoā Māori packs. Made with little funds and a lot of aroha, these rongoā packs are even helping people from the Bay of Plenty to Whangārei.
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Māori Pharmacist: We are open and ready to help
Ngā Kaitiaki o te Puna Rongoā, The Māori Pharmacists Association has launched a free helpline to help people with their medication.
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Government help Māori enter Medicinal Cannabis industry
Medicinal cannabis is coming and the Ministry of Health are holding a series of workshops, to prepare Māori stakeholders to enter the industry. The Ministry hopes to provide forums to ask questions, get advice, and assist Māori for when Government begins taking license applications in April.
