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RNZ News
4 days ago
- Health
- RNZ News
Ministry of Health reviewing campylobacter data after scaremongering accusations
A Ministry of Health spokesperson said the research included studies dating back to 1988 that may not reflect the current situation. Photo: 123RF The Ministry of Health is reviewing campylobacter hospitalisation data, after new research found the rate of hospitalisation had jumped nearly 70 percent in 17 years. Analysis released by the Public Health Communication Centre found contaminated chicken was mostly to blame, causing nearly 80 percent of infections, but the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) disputed the figures and accused the researchers of scaremongering. Deputy director-general of Food Safety - which sits within MPI - Vincent Arbuckle admitted hospitalisations had increased, but told Morning Report infection rates were dropping. Food Safety was working with the Ministry of Health to understand what was causing more hospitalisations, he said. A Ministry of Health spokesperson said the research relied on a range of assumptions to determine "the overall burden of disease attributed to campylobacter", which included studies using data back to 1988. That may not reflect the current situation, they said, but the ministry and the Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science (PHF) were "undertaking a review of the data that our agencies hold relating to campylobacter and hospitalisation", the spokesperson said. The review sought to determine whether the assumptions the PHCC research relied on were valid. It would be completed within the next few months, subject to resource, prioritisation and availability of information, the ministry spokesperson said. Several factors could cause a rise in hospitalisations, they added. "Early access to healthcare, when required, plays a key role in managing the effects of campylobacter - such as dehydration - and preventing the more severe symptoms, which lead to hospitalisations. "There is work underway to increase access to primary care." PHF has been approached for comment. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
17-07-2025
- Health
- RNZ News
Researchers want formal inquiry as Campylobacter rates shoot up
A group of NZ researchers want a formal inquiry into the rates of Campylobacter infection. In a just-released study, hospitalisation rates for Campylobacter infection have increased by almost 70 percent in 17 years. Most of the time, the source of the illness is contaminated fresh chicken meat. The group of prominent public health researchers behind the research say rising hospitalisation rates are a serious concern and want urgent action from the government. Jessica Hopkins reports. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
The Sun
15-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Former Premier League manager Ivan Juric, 49, rushed to hospital after ‘serious inflammation of upper airways'
FORMER Premier League manager Ivan Juric has been hospitalised after suffering "serious inflammation" of his upper airways. The 49-year-old is currently in charge of Serie A big boys Atalanta having replaced Gian Piero Gasperini as manager last month. 1 But he wasn't present for the club's first pre-season training session after a bacterial infection caused part of his airways to become seriously inflamed. An Atalanta statement read: ""talanta BC announces that coach Ivan Jurić was hospitalized in recent days at the Bolognini Hospital in Seriate, in the ENT department headed by Dr. Davide Panciera, following a serious inflammation of the upper airways, complicated by a bacterial infection of the epiglottis, which was treated with intravenous antibiotics." The condition of Croatian Juric is, thankfully, improving. Atalanta's statement continued: "The current clinical picture is significantly improving, and a protected discharge is expected in the next few days." Juric has yet to issue a statement on his hospitalisation. The Croat inked a two-year deal with Atalanta in early June. His appointment as La Dea chief came just over three months after he was sacked by Southampton following their relegation to the Championship. Juric was in charge of Saints for just 107 days and admits he won't, from a sporting perspective, look back on his time at St Mary's with any fondness. Following confirmation of his return to Serie A management, he said: "[It was) a negative year on a sporting level. "[From a] human and knowledge level, it was fantastic. "I think I feel much stronger than a year ago, because [at] Roma I saw great clubs, great players. I learned a lot. "In Southampton, I appreciated a fabulous Premier League. "People who are in the club, who know how to work. "I saw really beautiful things. In the Premier League, I also remember the level of the players, [it's] very high. "I think two negative experiences on the one hand, and on the other, [it was] very positive for me and my growth." THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY.. The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.
South China Morning Post
15-07-2025
- Health
- South China Morning Post
Man, 88, found dead in Hong Kong flat, semi-conscious wife hospitalised
An 88-year-old man who was ill was found dead and his wife hospitalised after their two daughters discovered the couple passed out at their home in Hong Kong's North Point and called police. Police said on Tuesday that officers were alerted at 1.55am by a woman who found her parents unconscious in the bedroom of their flat in Lai Tak Tsuen in North Point. According to police, the woman had tried calling her parents but had failed to reach them. It prompted her to visit their home, but no one answered the door. Her sister then came with a key and opened the flat's door. They found the couple in the bedroom and called police. The man was certified dead at the scene, while his wife, 78, was semi-conscious and sent to Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai for treatment, police said. The force said the man had a history of illness, adding that the cause of his death would be determined after an autopsy.
Arabian Business
01-07-2025
- Health
- Arabian Business
The economics of prevention: How maternal RSV immunisation can strengthen public health systems
While respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) typically causes mild symptoms in adults, the virus can be life-threatening for infants. The seasonal virus is the most common cause of lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) in infants and young children worldwide, accounting for an estimated 33 million LRTIs each year. This global trend is reflected in the Middle East and North Africa region, where RSV is the leading cause of acute respiratory tract infections in young children. In addition to causing LRTIs, RSV leads to over three million hospital admissions and nearly 60,000 deaths globally in children under five each year. Maternal vaccinations not only help protect one of the most vulnerable population groups but also support national healthcare systems and economies by reducing both direct and indirect costs. The economic impact of infant RSV The health impact of RSV in infants results in a heavy burden on national healthcare systems. In Dubai alone, a recent 10-year retrospective cohort study showed that nearly half of patients with RSV were aged under 2 years; of these patients, 22 per cent were hospitalised with an average hospital stay of four days and a hospitalisation cost of US$9.8 million. Meanwhile, in Saudi Arabia, researchers recently projected that if nothing changes, RSV will drive roughly 86,000 infant hospitalisations and US$817.9 million in associated medical costs over the next five years. However, the economic impact of RSV in infants extends beyond the hospital, as parents often miss work to care for their sick infants, leading to a loss in economic productivity. The science behind maternal vaccines Maternal vaccines leverage the natural infant protection mechanism that occurs during pregnancy, providing a boost to the levels of antibodies to shield infants during the first months of life before they are eligible to receive vaccines directly. This transfer of antibodies from mother to fetus is so efficient that by the time a baby is born at full term, the concentration of antibodies in the baby's blood is often even higher than in the mother's. Maternal vaccines have come a long way since the 1800s, when it was first observed that infants born to women vaccinated against smallpox during pregnancy were protected in early life. Today, pharmaceutical leaders are constantly investing in research and development (R&D) efforts related to maternal vaccines while prioritising the safety of both mother and child. Pfizer has leveraged years of vaccines expertise and new scientific discoveries to bring forward a maternal RSV vaccine with the potential to harness a mother's natural ability to provide protection to growing babies through the transfer of antibodies in the womb. This maternal immunisation is currently helping to protect infants in their vulnerable first months of life from disease caused by this highly contagious virus. The potential impact of maternal RSV vaccines By preventing RSV in infants, maternal vaccinations have the potential to reduce the economic impact of the disease. According to recent research, increasing the uptake of the maternal vaccine in KSA to 90 per cent will have a budget impact of US$741.8 million, compared to US$1,689.7 million with a 25 per cent uptake. In addition to direct medical costs, costs related to parent absenteeism will also be reduced, resulting in a more productive and efficient economy. Reducing the impact of RSV in infants will also free up hospital beds, making way for other urgent infant healthcare needs, resulting in a stronger healthcare infrastructure. Beyond the economic impact of maternal RSV vaccines, and of much higher importance, preventing RSV in infants has the potential to safeguard infant lives and can contribute to national government efforts to reduce infant mortality rates.
