Vaping carries a significant risk of serious lung disease, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Add to that, waste from single-use disposable vaping devices is emerging as an environmental and public health threat globally and in NZ. NZ lacks a dedicated system to manage this complex waste. We must do better! #lunghealthmatters Click to read […]

Budget 2025 delivered an increase in health spend (up 4.77%). The funding boost for primary care, after hours care, infrastructure and prescriptions for patients is encouraging. However, it is really concerning to see NO new funding for Pharmac’s growing list of medicines.. This is hugely detrimental to the wellbeing of our most vulnerable who continue […]