Silent epidemic: Concerns over Covid spread in NZ hospitals
Hospital-acquired infections may account for 10-15% of Covid deaths.
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Teen left wheelchair-bound by rare condition after food poisoning battles ACC for cover
His family argued earlier treatment might have improved his condition.
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Over 100 signed a health services 'Buller Declaration', and the mayor urged them to rally.
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Health NZ apologises over woman’s month-long wait for ultrasound results
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Man dies from sepsis in Auckland hospital despite daughter being told ‘he would come right’
Health NZ says it has apologised 'unreservedly' to the man's family.
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