120 Māori community health workers to be deployed to assist with COVID-19 response
Up to 120 new community health workers will support whānau wellbeing during and post the COVID-19 outbreak as part of a partnership between the Northern Region DHBs (Northland, Waitematā, Auckland…
Read More »A tribute to the late Levapolo Seupule Mupopo Siaosi Tiava'asu'e
Waitematā DHB today extends its condolences to the Samoan community and the family of respected matua (elder) Levapolo Seupule Mupopo Siaosi Tiava'asu'e, who died peacefully on Easter Sunday morning.
Read More »Hospital EDs are open for business despite COVID-19
As we enter the Easter holiday, district health boards have issued a reminder that hospital Emergency Departments remain open to provide care to patients despite the COVID-19 lockdown.
Read More »New Website for Pacific Communities to Fight COVID-19
A new website dedicated to providing information for Pacific communities across New Zealand is being launched today to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus. Full release here
Read More »Māori and Pacific COVID-19 testing boosted with new centres
The number of Māori and Pacific people being tested for COVID-19 is set to significantly increase with the opening of two new community testing centres in South Auckland.
Read More »Waitematā DHB sets aside entire hospital building to care for COVID-19 patients
Major changes have been implemented at North Shore Hospital in readiness for the arrival of any patients who are unwell enough to require hospital-level care due to COVID-19.
Read More »Northland and Auckland District Health Boards launch daily COVID-19 Q&A on Māori Television
The Northland, Waitematā, Auckland and Counties Manukau DHBs have launched a daily COVID-19 Q&A for Māori communities, broadcast on Māori Television’s Facebook page. Full release here
Read More »COVID-19 community testing network expands in Auckland, with five additional centres
Five additional COVID-19 testing centres are now up-and-running across metro Auckland, ensuring even better community-based access to swabbing for those who meet the clinical criteria. Full release here
Read More »Visitor restrictions
Please be aware of new restrictions for visitors of patients in our hospitals. More information here
Read More »Altruistic organ donation and the gift of life
Would you donate a kidney to a stranger? That’s exactly what John Mackie did last year when he donated one of his kidneys to someone he didn’t know.
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