A notifiable disease is a disease or injury that health professionals are required to report to the local Medical Officer of Health at the National Public Health Service. This is a legal requirement under the Health Act (1956) and the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act (1996).

Notification allows for appropriate public health control measures to be taken to reduce the risk of further spread, for disease surveillance and for monitoring of the effectiveness of control measures.

Schedule 1 - Infectious diseases - Health Act 1956 - New Zealand Legislation (external link)

Schedule 2 - Diseases notifiable to medical officer of health (other than notifiable infectious diseases) - Health Act 1956 - New Zealand Legislation (external link)

Section 143 - Notification of hazardous substances injuries - Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996 - New Zealand Legislation (external link)

Notify the Medical Officer of Health

Find the details on how to notify the Medical Officer of Health at the local public health service.