Measles confirmed in East Coast visitor
The person who attended events in Tokomaru Bay and Waipiro Bay on 20 September, and Gisborne airport the next day, has been confirmed as having measles.
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Gisborne Hospital wants its equipment back, please
If you have ever had an accident or injury and have forgotten to return your crutches, walking frames or other equipment, chances are Gisborne Hospital is…
Read more ...Prime Minister endorses kaupapa Māori response to Mental Health
The pilot that trialled an innovative bicultural Kaupapa Māori response to Tairāwhiti people in distress is now complete. However, the kaupapa on which the trial was…
Read more ...Lots of pressure on GP Practices - measles
The Auckland measles outbreak and the visit from two people who were infectious means that primary care across Tairāwhiti has been extremely busy over the past…
Read more ...Measles confirmed in visitor to Gisborne
Measles has been confirmed in one of the two people who visited Gisborne last Monday and Tuesday (26 and Tuesday 27 August).
Read more ...Nominations received in the 2019 elections
Candidate nominations have closed.
Election day is Saturday 12 October 2019.
Here's a list of those standing.
Immunise babies at 12 months if travelling to Auckland
People travelling to Auckland are encouraged to get their babies immunised against measles earlier at 12 months of age (instead of 15 months).
Medical Officer of Health,…
The Mantle of Manaakitanga
Now when you walk through the main entrance into Gisborne Hospital you will be walking under the ‘mantle of manaakitanga.’ A new pare (door lintel) has…
Read more ...Nurses and Midwives celebrated
Equity was the theme of the Nurses and Midwives of Tairāwhiti (NAMOT) annual awards last Saturday.
Nine awards were presented to nurses and midwives who are going…
Winter ills impacting health services
Winter ills are starting to have a real impact on health services throughout Tairāwhiti.
Since the beginning of June, there has been a significant increase in people…
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