AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHealth Rights Watch: The Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner found a nurse breached the Code by using unreasonable restraint in a secure unit, including sitting on a patient and failing to document or report the incident. Maternal & Child Health: University of Otago research found very high vitamin D deficiency rates among southern NZ mothers and infants, with rickets seen in some babies—raising questions about whether current guidance is enough. Dental Access: Turanga Health’s winter readiness push used a mobile dental caravan and targeted vulnerable groups, with free clinics in Gisborne tripling reach amid soaring demand. Prevention & Public Health: Health Coalition Aotearoa is urging election candidates to prioritise prevention over tobacco, alcohol and junk food, warning preventable illness is driving heavy pressure on the health system. Bird Flu Preparedness: Biosecurity says there are no new H5N1 detections after recent cases in wild birds, while volunteers continue beach patrols to spot sick or dead wildlife. Diabetes Footcare: Northland is training “footcare assistants” to help prevent diabetes-related amputations, tackling a local diabetes burden far higher than the national average. Wellness & Evidence: A study links being born large for gestational age with higher adult obesity risk, adding to the case for healthier family support early on.
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