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Full video: Health Coalition Aotearoa political panel 2023
… Chloe Swarbrick (Green Party) spoke to over 100 members of the public health sector and media at a political panel on … Public Health Communications Centre, and the University of Otago, Wellington . The panel coincided with the release of Health Coalition Aotearoa's policy survey of the political …
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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 … needed . The Briefing presented findings from a review of Long Covid to guide NZ’s response to this public health …
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Submission: Fast-Track Approvals Bill
… in the submission are: The Bill is significantly out-of-step with the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet advice on best-practice … account for climate change and the protective value of a healthy environment, leaving communities’ health and …
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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 … the media sector is essential for effective dissemination of scientific research to the public—and policymakers. It …
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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 … and discrimination. Dr Taiuru was speaking as co-author of our Briefing Has the time come for a register of AI systems used by government agencies? … In the news: …
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PHCC monthly Newsletter: August 2024
… have examined the Government's unprecedented move of slashing excise tax on a tobacco product in the form of heated tobacco products. Authors have also explored how …
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PHCC monthly Newsletter: September 2024
… over the last month illustrate several defining features of public health. Not only is there a focus on the health of populations, but also a long-term perspective and a … Read the latest from our expert authors covering what we know about preventing dementia and Long Covid, …
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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 … schedule in 2008, coverage has consistently fallen short of the 75% target. Author Dr Oz Mansoor says that switching …
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Media release: Vaping crackdown falls short: Gaps in new bill leave youth at risk
… But experts say it doesn’t go far enough. University of Otago researchers from the ASPIRE Aotearoa Centre have … key factors such as these price promotions, the density of vape outlets, and vaping product appeal. Also, the definition of "disposable" vapes creates ambiguity, potentially …
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In the news: Call for CO2 monitors for early childhood centres featured
… recent Public Health Expert Briefing revealing high levels of CO2 found in a study of early childhood centres (ECEs). As part of a bigger article on the early start to the flu season, Dr …
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