Media Releases

The Paediatric Society of New Zealand is calling for improved access to diabetes technology for all children with diabetes as part of World Diabetes Day today. Until the discovery of insulin in 1921, diabetes was considered a death sentence. A hundred years on it…

New information available to reassure wāhine about the Covid-19 vaccine and pregnancy 11 November 2021 Information to reassure wāhine concerned about getting the Covid-19 vaccination while they are hapū can now be found on the KidsHealth website at…

A new programme called ‘Koira 4 Rukahukahu’ or ‘Lungs 4 Life’ has recently been launched by the Northern Regional Alliance encompassing the three Auckland Metro DHBs and Northland DHB in partnership with the Bronchiectasis Foundation. “The programme aims to…

Kia ora koutou katoa Please find attached our current media release titled ‘Doctors Stand Up for Vaccination’. We welcome enquiries from all media outlets for our Aotearoa NZ President Dr George Laking. Ngā mihi nui Paula Birnie Senior Executive Officer | Member…

Tēnā koe, Please find attached a RACP Media Release. Reset for equity: First dose of COVID-19 vaccines for Māori and Pasifika The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) tautoko the call of Te Rōpū Whakakaupapa Urutā for Māori and Pasifika to be…

Share the joy of breastfeeding say child health organisations New Zealand Breastfeeding Alliance (NZBA), the NZ College of Midwives and the Paediatric Society have joined forces to remind New Zealanders that breastfeeding should be a shared responsibility. World…

The Paediatric Society of New Zealand (PSNZ) welcomes the announcement today by Food Safety Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall, that wheat flour will have mandatory fortification with folic acid within two years. Dr Andrew Marshall Clinical Leader Child Health at…

UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 17 HAKIHEA DECEMBER 2020 6AM NZDT RACP MEDIA ADVISORY INDIGENOUS CHILD HEALTH STATEMENT AoNZ.pdf (152.0 KB) Kia ora koutou katoa Please find our attached the RACP Media Advisory - Both sides now: Doctors launch landmark statement on Indigenous…

The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) welcomes the government's announcement of an initial pilot scheme to provide lunches for year 1-8 children in 30 schools from Term One 2020.   "Hungry kids can't learn", said Dr Jeff Brown, a paediatrician based…

Incoming regulations from the Ministry of Health on the promotion and sale of e-cigarettes and vaping products will be good news for everyone, says Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ Chief Executive Letitia O’Dwyer. There are currently no legal regulations…

The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) is welcoming new insulation rules for rental properties which come into effect today. “Installing insulation in a house can have a 6:1 cost benefit ratio for the very young and the very old – these people are…

In a new position statement on obesity, the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) calls for strong, positive preventative action to reduce the impact of obesity, and better health systems to support treatment, like reducing weight stigmatisation.  …