New Zealand's mumps outbreak is now an epidemic and Auckland health leaders have asked the Ministry of Health to launch a nationwide vaccination campaign. Low immunisation rates are also leaving...

From the 1st of October 2017, Gardens Medical’s fees will be increasing. The new costs for appointments will be as follows: 0 – 5 years – $0.00 6 – 12 years – $0.00 13 – 17 years – $16.00 18 – 24 years – $34.00 25 – 44 years – $34.00 45 – 64 years – $34.00 65+ years – $24.00 These raises are is in…

Hepatitis C is a viral infection affecting over 50,000 New Zealanders, although it is estimated only half are currently diagnosed. Untreated, 20-25 percent of those with the disease will develop cirrhosis, and without successful treatment, 5 -10 percent of those with cirrhosis will progress to life-threatening liver cancer or liver failure every year. Major advances in the treatment of hepatitis…