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In the first 10 days of 2025 there were x3 pertussis cases in Tairawhiti, x5 cases in Taranaki, x5 cases in Lakes, x6 cases in Waikato, and x18 cases in the Bay of Plenty. Please continue to be on alert. View the key messages for GPs here.
Read moreWhether you’re looking to manage your personal health and fitness or foster healthy workplace relationships, the Wellbeing Hub provides information and tools to help you tackle challenges before they become overwhelming. Sign-up to get started.
Read moreDue to a staff vacancy, less Sexual Health Clinic appointments are currently available. Referrals from general practice are still welcomed, but please be aware patients requiring biopsy may need to be waitlisted for service. Alternatively they could be referred to other services such as dermatology, gynaecology or urology. View the updated opening hours here.
Read moreThe Waikato Medical Research Foundation exists to support and encourage research within the Waikato region and to assist in the publication of the results of this research. The Foundation awards grants that contribute to the overall costs of the research project but do not fund overheads nor profit. Grant applications of up to $50,000 are welcomed.
Read moreThe Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) supports research and education that benefits general practice, rural general practice and rural hospital medicine through three funding
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