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Fight germs. Wash your hands!

This short video from the Center for Disease Control shows you how to wash your hands properly and how proper handwashing can get rid of germs and chemicals that get on our hands every day. To help keep yourself and others from getting sick, wash your hands with clean warm water and soap and then dry […]

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Meet Adrian Tucker, ‘superstar’ winner of primary healthcare’s top accolade

Ropata Medical Centre practice manager Adrian Tucker took out the supreme award in the NZ Primary Healthcare Awards | He Tohu Mauri Ora. A focus on relationships and kindness has rained success down on Adrian Tucker as the “superstar” winner of the supreme award in the inaugural New Zealand Primary Healthcare Awards. Named practice/business manager […]

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Ropata staff fundraising for Cancer Society | Relay for Life

On the 4th and 5th of April, a team of Ropata Health staff members will be participating in the Relay for Life, Wellington. Relay For Life is an inspiring community event that gives everyone a chance to celebrate cancer survivors and carers; remember loved ones lost to cancer; and fight back by raising awareness and funds to support the work of Cancer […]

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Outbreak

How to self-isolate

Self-isolation involves following simple, common-sense steps to avoid close contact with other people. Doing so will help protect you, your family and all of New Zealand against coronavirus and other common infectious diseases. Coronavirus – who should self-isolate? If you have been in or transited through mainland China, Iran, northern Italy or the Republic of Korea, […]

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Coronavirus

Current situation New Zealand has eight confirmed cases of COVID-19. One of the eight cases was diagnosed in Australia. For a summary of the current status see our latest media release (15 March). With continued vigilance the chance of widespread community outbreak is expected to remain low. New border measures are in place as of Monday 16 March. Most […]

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Meningococcal ACWY Vaccination funding now available

From 1 December 2019, Meningococcal ACWY vaccination is now funded for individuals aged 13–25 years in their first year of living in a boarding school hostel, tertiary education hall of residence, military barracks or prison. There is also a funded catch-up programme until the 30 November 2020 for those aged 13–25 years who are already in one […]