The Ministry of Health formally acknowledges the passing of former Director-General of Health, Dame Karen Poutasi.

This report presents findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021, focusing on the years of life lost for Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand. It highlights the leading causes of premature death ...

This publication provides the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand for the Alcohol Levy funded alcohol harm reduction work programme. It outlines funding ...

The Annual Data Explorer presents results from the 2024/25 New Zealand Health Survey, with comparisons to earlier surveys where possible. Results are available by gender, age group, ethnic group, ...

The latest New Zealand Health Survey confirms a significant decline in the number of smokers over the past decade.

How we’re working to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders.

Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology Dr Shane Reti announced a new funding decision maker - Research Funding New Zealand - a new independent board that will replace multiple decision-makers, ...

The Ministry of Health's advice on the use of paracetamol in pregnancy has not changed. Paracetamol continues to be the safest medicine to take in pregnancy if you require pain relief or treatment for ...

This document supports the consultation on proposed changes to the specified prescription medicines list for designated registered nurse prescribers working in primary health or specialty teams.

The Ministry of Health wants to hear your feedback on the proposed amendments to the specified prescription medicines list for designated pharmacist prescribers. The current schedule of prescription ...

The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Community Engagement Insights Report outlines priorities and recommendations from the FASD community to inform the development of the FASD Strategic Action ...