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The PHCC featured in University of Otago Magazine
… by researchers on public health and social determinants of health that shape our communities now and for future … generations," Prof Michael Baker tells the University of Otago Magazine. The Public Health Communication Centre featured in the July edition of the magazine. The article profiles three of the members of …
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Media release: Proposed greenhouse gas Emissions Reduction Plan: A weak response that misses the target
… until 25 August. “The proposed ERP2 contains a number of tactics that will delay clear decarbonisation targets and … 2028.” “In the same vein, the plan holds up restoration of wetlands as an example of a “nature-based solution” that could support emissions …
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Media release: ACC turns 50 - Time to up the game on injury prevention
… on ACC, Dr Grant Duncan and co-author, University of Otago injury epidemiologist Professor Michael Keall examine how injury prevention strategies have changed since ACC was … Product safety regulations could also prevent the sale of ineffective or unsafe items like subpar grab rails and …
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In the news: Long Covid: Teachers, healthcare workers most vulnerable occupations, report finds
… University of Otago Associate Professor Amanda Kvalsvig was interviewed … RNZ's Morning Report on 26 March following the publication of the Briefing Long Covid in Aotearoa NZ: Risk assessment … better than having to respond to an increasing number of people with long-term disability from this infection. …
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Submission: Science Sector and Universty Advisory Groups
… Prof Sir Peter Gluckman, were established by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment and the Ministry of Education respectively. In response to Phase One … Centre made nearly identical submissions, one to each group. Our submission argues that with an increased …
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In the news: Tracking and evaluating AI in government services
… Waatea News that we need a stocktake that shows the use of AI in government so the public, Māori and other communities can see how AI is being used. We need to avoid bias and discrimination. Dr Taiuru was speaking as co-author of our Briefing Has the time come for a register of AI …
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In the news: Doctors say a surge in whooping cough cases shows how much immunisation rates need to improve.
… to severe disease, especially if a national epidemic of pertussis occurs. Dr David was speaking as one of the co authors of the Briefing - Increasing whooping cough … news: Doctors say a surge in whooping cough cases shows how much immunisation rates need to improve. …
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Submission: Safer Online Services and Media Platforms
… misinformation as harmful content Acknowledging promotion of certain products as harmful content Ensuring adequate … According to the summary provided by the Department of Internal Affairs: Under the proposals, online and other … further investment in programmes would be needed to help people decide what content is safe for them and understand …
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Media release: Time for single shot HPV vaccine schedule to prevent cancer in NZ
… program to a single shot comes from the authors of a new Briefing from the Public Health Communication Centre . Despite the proven effectiveness of the HPV vaccine in preventing cancer, its use in New … including Australia and the UK. However, in New Zealand Year 8 students are still offered the HPV vaccine as two …
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Media release: Urgent action needed: Aotearoa must accelerate efforts to eliminate cervical cancer
… the Public Health Communication Centre , Cancer Society of New Zealand Medical Director Dr Kate Gregory and … to get on track and save lives. Approximately 175 people in NZ are diagnosed annually with cervical cancer, … to HPV primary screening and option to self-test last year was a game-changer, barriers to screening still remain. …
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