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Accelerated silicosis
Accelerated silicosis is a disease that causes scarring of the lungs. It may affect people who work with engineered stone.
Acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. There are different causes that can lead to this inflammation.
Antimicrobial resistance
Antimicrobial resistance is a global health threat and it is getting worse.
Cancer
New Zealanders expect to receive high-quality, timely cancer treatment regardless of who they are and where they live.
Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae
The incidence of carbapenem-producing enterobacteriaceae (CPE) is increasing worldwide.
Chikungunya virus
Chikungunya is a febrile (fever-causing) viral illness caused by the chikungunya virus, and transmitted by mosquito bites.
Dioxins advice for medical practitioners
Find out about the health effects of dioxins, dioxin exposure in New Zealand, and the health support services for dioxin exposed people.
Ebola updates
Latest updates on the Ebola outbreak.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Learn about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
HIV and AIDS
This section provides information about HIV and AIDS in New Zealand. It includes, recommendations for HIV testing and links.
Hepatitis A and frozen berries
Information relating to frozen berries and hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Work in progress for improving hepatitis prevention and treatment services in New Zealand.
Influenza
Information on influenza for health providers.
Long term conditions
Long-term conditions (LTCs) can be defined as any ongoing, long term or recurring conditions that can have a significant impact on people’s lives.
Measles
Measles is a serious and highly contagious illness, which can affect adults as well as children.
Meningococcal
Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis, known as a meningococcus.
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is caused by a coronavirus (MERS-CoV).
Mpox (monkeypox)
Information for health professionals about mpox (monkeypox).
Pressure injuries
Pressure injuries (also known as bedsores or pressure ulcers) are a preventable cause of harm affecting people of all ages receiving care.
Rheumatic fever guidance
Information on rheumatic fever and how the Rheumatic Fever Prevention Programme (RFPP) aims to reduce rheumatic fever.
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) continues to occur in New Zealand. Approximately 300 cases of TB are diagnosed each year.
Yellow Fever
This section provides information for travellers and downloadable documents for health professionals, including vaccinators, relating to Yellow Fever.
Zika virus
Zika virus infection is a mild febrile viral illness transmitted by mosquitoes.
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