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NZMA is a strong advocate on medico-political issues - providing leadership of the profession & promoting prof ethics, unity & values; & the health of NZers.

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We add our congratulations to Tā Mason Durie on his appointment to the Steering Group advising the interim board overseeing the establishment of the Māori Health Authority

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Thank you @AshBloomfield for your insights and advice at the DiTC Trainee Forum on Saturday! https://t.co/OcJdtl3JzV

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#ThrowbackThursday A corpulent butcher, a fishbone, and a happy ending. From the NZ Medical Journal, Vol XVII, 1918

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The New Zealand Medical Journal was launched in 1887, and the bound volumes are an amazing insight into our medical history.
As a little #FlashbackFriday here's a letter to the editor about the difficulties a brandy shortage posed to doctors during WW2.

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A big thank you this World Immunisation Week to all the health professionals here and overseas who are involved in this important work 👏👏👏

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The New Zealand Medical Association has welcomed the health sector reforms announced today by Minister of Health Andrew Little, and the bold systemic and legislative changes they involve. https://t.co/d1wrltjsU1

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A multi-national survey in @TheLancetPlanet shows health professionals view climate change as a significant & growing cause of health harm & feel a responsibility to educate the public and policymakers about the problem #HealthyRecovery #ClimateAction https://t.co/iiZbRPjYJu

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Announcing the results of our 2021 election - our new Chair will be Alistair Humphrey, Deputy Chair Vanessa Weenink. Read the full results on our website, including new Board and Council members https://t.co/2Im1JZRKcT

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From today (14 April 2021), people aged 65 years and older can get their annual flu shot. Everyone else will be able to get theirs from 17 May. Getting vaccinated every year helps protect you, your whānau and your community from the flu, which can cause se https://t.co/y0ifCzg2fq

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The Prime Minister's recent comments on Primary Care on the AM Show concern NZMA - “General Practice is the cornerstone of primary care and this is where the solutions lie, not the blame,” said Dr Kate Baddock, NZMA Chair https://t.co/lGqmVaFIU6

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Coverage of our joint media statement with @NZMAchair, @TheRACP and Health Promotion Forum of New Zealand/Runanga Whakapiki Ake i te Hauora o Aotearoa

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NZMA welcomes long-awaited water fluoridation change https://t.co/oWiTWzYr23

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NZMA is delighted by the recent announcement by the NZ Government that the border exemption for critical health workers has been extended indefinitely, providing much needed support to our health workforce.

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NZMA and ASMS back a fully empowered Māori health authority https://t.co/xKY62MgzMB

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NZMA welcomes today's Government announcement of a review of PHARMAC, and its focus on transparency and equity
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'Social Distance Stacks,' a project by artist Florian Mehnert, shows musicians and dancers in bubbles

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It’s time to vaccinate South Auckland particularly those involved in swabbing and identifying COVID cases. Including general practice and Māori provider doctors, nurses other clinicians and administrators involved in front line activity

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Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a leading international EM organization & play a critical role in advancing emergency medical care across the globe. Committee membership is open to individual members of an IFEM Member Society. EOI close 1 March.

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