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Tony Ryall

Fewer more focussed targets

Posted 7 May 2009 - 5:30pm by office

Ministry of Health

Health Minister Tony Ryall today announced a slimmed down set of Health Targets aimed at simplifying requirements on District Health Boards and enabling DHBs to focus more tightly on front line services.

Health Minister Listens to Submissions

Posted 22 October 2009 - 12:13pm by newsdesk

New Zealand Nurses Organisation (National Office)

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) supports announcements made today by the Minister of Health, Hon Tony Ryall, which will see greater collaboration in health across New Zealand’s 21 District Health Boards (DHBs).

Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu - Update Seventy-five

Posted 15 June 2009 - 1:04pm by newsdesk

Ministry of Health

If you need medical advice, ring Healthline 0800 611 116

Mexican Swine Influenza –Update Thirteen - Situation Report – Latest Information

Posted 30 April 2009 - 10:57am by office

Ministry of Health

Health Minister Tony Ryall is releasing the following information to keep the public informed.

Minister Opens New Hospital Facilities

Posted 27 February 2009 - 12:00am by superadmin

Waikato District Health Board

Thames Hospital's new Clinical Centre and Inpatient Unit will enhance the standard of care and attract new staff into the area, health minister Tony Ryall said today (Friday).

New chair for Waikato DHB

Posted 4 May 2009 - 3:21pm by office

Waikato District Health Board

Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced the appointment of Graeme Milne as the new chair of the Waikato District Health Board.

Northern Region Services For Eating Disorders: More Than An Ambulance At The Bottom Of The Cliff?

Posted 8 May 2009 - 1:39pm by newsdesk

EDEN Eating Difficulties Education Network

Auckland-based NGO’s have welcomed Health Minister Tony Ryall’s announcement that an eight-bed specialist residential service for eating disorders is to be created for Auckland. “There is a serious need for this and it is long overdue” says Maree Burns from the Eating Difficulties Education Network (EDEN). However only prioritizing an inpatient or residential services for funding and not increasing funding for early intervention, early identification and support in the community would undermine overall improvements to Auckland’s eating disorders services these organizations claim.

One of the country’s largest mental health facilities is going smokefree - two years ahead of schedule.

Posted 30 March 2009 - 7:01am by office

Waikato District Health Board

The Henry Rongomau Bennett Centre at Waikato Hospital was to be smokefree by January 2011. Staff and consumers were key drivers behind the decision to go smokefree ahead of the deadline.

Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 112

Posted 23 July 2009 - 10:14am by newsdesk

Ministry of Health

New Zealand's health services continue to feel the pressure from both seasonal and non-seasonal influenza this winter, but are coping well.

Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 123

Posted 4 August 2009 - 10:11am by newsdesk

Ministry of Health

This week marks 100 days of action to slow the spread of pandemic influenza virus in New Zealand; a hundred days since the Ministry of Health launched a major national response to contain the virus and slow its spread in the community.

Pandemic Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu - Update 131

Posted 13 August 2009 - 10:24am by newsdesk

Ministry of Health

The number of people reporting to GPs and hospitals with influenza-like illnesses continues to fall, but people need to remain vigilant and continue to take steps to stop the spread of germs

Pharmacists well placed to provide further primary health care services

Posted 4 September 2009 - 10:00am by newsdesk

Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand (Inc)

The Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand (the Guild) welcomes Health Minister Tony Ryall’s statement calling for Expressions of Interest from primary health care organisations capable of delivering a wider range of services to communities.

St John looks forward to funding boost for ambulance

Posted 31 March 2009 - 4:04pm by office

St John - National Office

St John welcomes Health Minister Tony Ryall’s comments to media yesterday that a funding increase for ambulance services could be confirmed in the near future, St John Operations Director Tony Blaber said today.

Swine flu support line for GPs set up to help manage pandemic

Posted 19 June 2009 - 7:54am by newsdesk

The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners

WELLINGTON – 18 June 2009 – A national GP support line for all flu pandemic queries has been set up to help GPs better manage the rise in swine flu cases.