Latest from Ministry of Health

Alcohol tax hike among likely reform recommendations

An increase in excise tax is among likely recommendations of a report into alcohol to be released next week, the Bill English says.

Quicker drugs - at a cost

Kiwis could get quicker access to new and expensive medicines - and the Govt's bill could go up - under a free trade deal with the US.

West Coast DHB gets $6m bail out

Cancer 'a rich man's disease', scientist says

Medical rules lead to withdrawal of electronic quit-smoking aid

E-ciggie may help smokers to quit

Funding cutback hits public health

Lack of Govt cash kills family-health

Demand for jabs puts squeeze on supply

Demand for the influenza vaccine has been so high that some medical practices have been left without supplies.

Tables show who's hitting health target

Act now to fight swine flu: Ministry

New Zealanders are being urged to have flu jabs soon, ahead of a likely second round of the international swine flu pandemic.

Babies born bigger

Strike threat to hospital treatment

Ministry backs school over vaccine

Health chief's exit linked to shake-up

Fraudulent support claim cases top $1m

Cold remedy prices set to rise

Little girl saved by the phone

A phone call by Emily Cotton's anxious mother probably saved the little girl's life after she became ill with a rare disorder.