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No new measles cases, Health NZ says
No new measles cases, Health NZ says

RNZ News

time19-05-2025

  • Health
  • RNZ News

No new measles cases, Health NZ says

As of 9am Monday, 36 out of the 78 contacts referred to on Friday remain in quarantine. Photo: RNZ /Dom Thomas Health New Zealand say there are no new measles cases since the original case notified on 10 May. That person was no longer infectious and was now out of isolation with no new locations of interest at this time, Health New Zealand's public health medicine specialist Dr Matt Reid said. "As noted in Friday's update, the 19 people undergoing serology testing were included in the 78 people in quarantine at the time. "While we don't as a rule comment on an individual's immunity status, anyone not considered immune has been offered vaccination once quarantine has been completed. "As of 9am today, 36 out of the 78 contacts referred to on Friday remain in quarantine, with the majority of these expected to be released on Wednesday (21/5). All others have been released," he said. Reid said a further update would be provided later this week. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.

Barnardos Welcomes The New Social Investment Fund And Urges Bold Focus On Child Wellbeing
Barnardos Welcomes The New Social Investment Fund And Urges Bold Focus On Child Wellbeing

Scoop

time15-05-2025

  • Business
  • Scoop

Barnardos Welcomes The New Social Investment Fund And Urges Bold Focus On Child Wellbeing

Barnardos Aotearoa is welcoming the Governments $275 million Social Investment Fund announced today, saying the initiative has real potential to transform lives especially if it puts tamariki at the heart of its investment. This is a positive … Barnardos Aotearoa is welcoming the Government's $275 million Social Investment Fund announced today, saying the initiative has real potential to transform lives — especially if it puts tamariki at the heart of its investment. 'This is a positive and timely step forward,' says Barnardos Chief Executive Officer, Matt Reid. 'If we want to improve lives long-term, we must start where it matters most — in childhood. Because we know that childhood shapes a lifetime.' This week's UNICEF global report ranked New Zealand fourth lowest out of 36 high-income countries for child wellbeing. Barnardos says the finding is a wake-up call and must influence how social investment decisions are made. 'Our frontline kaimahi support tamariki growing up facing adversity, including violent homes, families facing impossible choices between food and rent, tamariki missing out on early learning and young people calling our helpline with nowhere else to turn,' says. 'We know the challenges. We also know what works.' Barnardos is championing for two flagship solutions aligned to Government's priorities around first 2,000 days and preventing state care — Te Korowai Mokopuna and Te Korowai Rangatahi — to be considered in future phases of the fund. Both are designed and proven to create lasting change by intervening early and walking alongside children and whānau facing complex challenges. Te Korowai Mokopuna places a whānau support worker inside our Barnardos early learning services to help families overcome barriers like housing instability, intergenerational harm, mental distress and poverty — before those challenges escalate. We know this approach works: our core social services deliver a social return on investment of $18 for every $1 spent. Te Korowai Rangatahi is proposed a fully integrated Barnardos model of care, supporting rangatahi before, during, and after therapeutic residential placements – ensuring relationships and reducing future need. 'These are not short-term fixes. They are long-term investments in children's futures,' says Matt Reid. 'Because when we support children, we shape not just better individual outcomes — but a better Aotearoa for generations to come.' Barnardos looks forward to engaging with the Government and the Social Investment Agency on future funding rounds and stands ready to scale proven, child-centred solutions across the motu that will generate significate returns on investments.

Barnardos Welcomes The New Social Investment Fund And Urges Bold Focus On Child Wellbeing
Barnardos Welcomes The New Social Investment Fund And Urges Bold Focus On Child Wellbeing

Scoop

time15-05-2025

  • Business
  • Scoop

Barnardos Welcomes The New Social Investment Fund And Urges Bold Focus On Child Wellbeing

Barnardos Aotearoa is welcoming the Government's $275 million Social Investment Fund announced today, saying the initiative has real potential to transform lives — especially if it puts tamariki at the heart of its investment. 'This is a positive and timely step forward,' says Barnardos Chief Executive Officer, Matt Reid. 'If we want to improve lives long-term, we must start where it matters most — in childhood. Because we know that childhood shapes a lifetime.' This week's UNICEF global report ranked New Zealand fourth lowest out of 36 high-income countries for child wellbeing. Barnardos says the finding is a wake-up call and must influence how social investment decisions are made. 'Our frontline kaimahi support tamariki growing up facing adversity, including violent homes, families facing impossible choices between food and rent, tamariki missing out on early learning and young people calling our helpline with nowhere else to turn,' says. 'We know the challenges. We also know what works.' Barnardos is championing for two flagship solutions aligned to Government's priorities around first 2,000 days and preventing state care — Te Korowai Mokopuna and Te Korowai Rangatahi — to be considered in future phases of the fund. Both are designed and proven to create lasting change by intervening early and walking alongside children and whānau facing complex challenges. Te Korowai Mokopuna places a whānau support worker inside our Barnardos early learning services to help families overcome barriers like housing instability, intergenerational harm, mental distress and poverty — before those challenges escalate. We know this approach works: our core social services deliver a social return on investment of $18 for every $1 spent. Te Korowai Rangatahi is proposed a fully integrated Barnardos model of care, supporting rangatahi before, during, and after therapeutic residential placements – ensuring relationships and reducing future need. 'These are not short-term fixes. They are long-term investments in children's futures,' says Matt Reid. 'Because when we support children, we shape not just better individual outcomes — but a better Aotearoa for generations to come.' Barnardos looks forward to engaging with the Government and the Social Investment Agency on future funding rounds and stands ready to scale proven, child-centred solutions across the motu that will generate significate returns on investments.

Tairāwhiti faces measles risk with low immunisation rates
Tairāwhiti faces measles risk with low immunisation rates

NZ Herald

time07-05-2025

  • Health
  • NZ Herald

Tairāwhiti faces measles risk with low immunisation rates

Tairāwhiti ranked 17th out of the 20 health districts in the country. Only four regions—Canterbury, Southern, West Coast, and Capital & Coast — have reached the 84% 'milestone' figure set for the 2024–2025 period. Health experts also warn that many adults born between 1969 and 2004 may not be fully protected with the full two-dose measles vaccination, now the recommended dosage. A Tairāwhiti senior doctor, who asked not to be named, told the Gisborne Herald that health services in the region were already under pressure. 'So how would we manage the additional demand from a large measles outbreak?' he said. 'Prevention is key. Contact tracing will only be important initially to stop the spread. Vaccination will be more important to limit the extent of an outbreak.' The doctor said a desktop exercise with education and health partners on March 28 had been conducted to prepare for the spread of measles and increase local capacity for contact tracing and vaccination. A Tairāwhiti nurse, who also asked not to be identified, told the Gisborne Herald that children could potentially die because of low immunisation rates. It was a nationwide issue and small children were the most at risk of serious diseases, she said. 'The importance of vaccination needs to be stressed.' Acting clinical director, protection, National Public Health Service, Dr Matt Reid, in a statement, said there was much concern about a potential measles outbreak in NZ, given the rapid rise of measles cases overseas and low immunisation rates here. 'There are several regions we are particularly concerned about due to especially low immunisation rates. 'This includes Tairāwhiti, Lakes and Northland districts, which have lower immunisation coverage... less than 70%. 'The aim is for all districts to reach 85% by the end of the financial year, which still has two quarters remaining. Reid said there were no measles cases in the country, 'but in preparation for the possibility of a case being identified in NZ, we've reminded people of the importance of immunisation, particularly if they are travelling overseas. 'If you're not immune to measles, or you're not sure if you've had two doses of the vaccine, talk to your healthcare provider about getting vaccinated. 'It is safe to have extra doses of the MMR vaccine even if you are already protected.' The MMR vaccine is free for everyone under 18 years old, regardless of visa status. 'For those aged over 18, the vaccine is free if you're eligible for free healthcare in NZ. 'The vaccine is safe and very effective.' After two doses, 99% of people are protected from measles. The Public Health Communication Centre's Briefing recommended three immediate actions to prevent an epidemic. Catch-up MMR immunisation for those aged 15 months to 9 years without documented receipt of two doses of MMR vaccine. Priority should be given to existing immunisation requirements for primary schools and pre-schools to reach a 95% plus coverage target. It is these institutions that particularly drive the spread in the community. Improved communication to travellers about measles risk. For residents even more than visitors, as those returning home are more likely to import the virus. Rethink the country's response to new measles cases arising in the community to have a stronger immunisation component. The United States is enduring the largest measles outbreak in 25 years, with 935 confirmed measles cases as of May 1. Three outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and the US account for about 2300 measles cases across the World Health Organisation's six-country Americas region. As of May 1, 59 measles cases had been reported across Australia, compared to 57 cases for all of 2024. Every state and territory, except Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory, has recorded at least one case.

El Paso County Coroner's Office releases rendering of unidentified man after skull found in Rampart Range
El Paso County Coroner's Office releases rendering of unidentified man after skull found in Rampart Range

Yahoo

time18-03-2025

  • Yahoo

El Paso County Coroner's Office releases rendering of unidentified man after skull found in Rampart Range

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The El Paso County Coroner's Office has released a rendering of a man created from an unidentified skull found in the Rampart Range area in 2020 and is asking the public's help to identify him. According to the Coroner's Office, the skull was found on Oct. 8, 2020, near Forrest Service Road 300 and 315, northeast of Woodland Park. It was determined that the skull is from an adult man with a slight build, though his exact age isn't known. The Coroner's Office stated that it is estimated that the man had been dead for about five years before the skull was discovered. The Coroner's office also released a detail image of the teeth of the skull, stating that examination revealed that the man had a 'right peg lateral tooth.' a national missing and unidentified persons system, said that the skull was discovered by a bow hunter in a wooded valley with game trails and a small stream. The El Paso County Coroner's Office asks that if anyone has any information about the unidentified person, to contact Matt Reid of the Coroner's Office at (719) 390-2450, or the El Paso County Sheriff's Office at (719) 390-5555. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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