Thursday 22 February 2018Quick Read
The Community and Public Health division of Canterbury District Health Board has issued a health warning for swimming... read more about Health Warning for swimming after heavy rainfall»
Dr Alistair Humphrey
16 news items.
Media release
Four gastro cases in Waiau, North Canterbury
Friday 18 November 2016Quick Read
Four people from the North Canterbury settlement of Waiau have contracted norovirus over the past two days. Two adults... read more about Four gastro cases in Waiau, North Canterbury»
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Gastro outbreak biggest risk for isolated Kaikoura residents now
Wednesday 16 November 2016Quick Read
Canterbury DHB's community and public health officials arrived in Kaikoura yesterday and are focusing on preventing the... read more about Gastro outbreak biggest risk for isolated Kaikoura residents now»
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Public health officials arrive in Kaikoura
Tuesday 15 November 2016Quick Read
Canterbury medical officer of health Dr Alistair Humphrey and two Canterbury DHB health protection officers flew to... read more about Public health officials arrive in Kaikoura»
Media release
High Court ruling will help reduce alcohol harm
Friday 11 November 2016Quick Read
Canterbury Medical Officer of Health Dr Alistair Humphrey is welcoming a High Court ruling as a landmark case that will... read more about High Court ruling will help reduce alcohol harm»
Media release
Call to action to quit
Monday 30 May 2016Quick Read
Canterbury smokers are being called to action to quit for the sake of their family and protect them from the dangers of... read more about Call to action to quit»
Media release
Stay cool when you’re feeling hot, hot, hot…
Tuesday 22 December 2015Quick Read
Summer has kicked off with a scorcher. With yesterday’s temperatures reaching well into the mid-30s, health... read more about Stay cool when you’re feeling hot, hot, hot…»
Media release
Faecal contamination in Christchurch waterways
Friday 18 December 2015
New research shows wildfowl such as ducks and Canadian geese are the biggest contributors to faecal contamination in... read more about Faecal contamination in Christchurch waterways»
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Measles case prompts immunisation warning
Friday 11 December 2015Quick Read
Health officials have issued a measles warning following confirmation an infected tourist has visited Wellington,... read more about Measles case prompts immunisation warning»
Media release
Health Warning Algal Bloom in Selwyn Waikirikiri River at the Whitecliffs Domain
Friday 4 December 2015Quick Read
The Community and Public Health division of the Canterbury District Health Board have issued a health warning after... read more about Health Warning Algal Bloom in Selwyn Waikirikiri River at the Whitecliffs Domain»
Media release
Cycle lanes bring many benefits
Friday 4 December 2015Quick Read
The Canterbury District Health Board has submitted in favour of proposals by the Christchurch City Council to develop... read more about Cycle lanes bring many benefits»
Media release
Look after yourself this Easter and school holidays
Tuesday 31 March 2015Quick Read
Cantabrians are reminded to look after themselves this Easter and school holidays by taking a few easy steps to stay... read more about Look after yourself this Easter and school holidays»
Media release
Water is Canterbury’s most precious taonga
Friday 20 March 2015
Safe drinking water is something many of us in Canterbury take for granted. Dr Alistair Humphrey writes how this World... read more about Water is Canterbury’s most precious taonga»
Media release
Health Warning – Toxic blue-green algae in Lake Pegasus
Thursday 12 February 2015Quick Read
The Community and Public Health division of Canterbury District Health Board has issued a health warning after... read more about Health Warning – Toxic blue-green algae in Lake Pegasus»
Media release
Health warning lifted for Selwyn Waikirikiri River at Whitecliffs Domain
Thursday 5 February 2015Quick Read
Health warning lifted for Selwyn / Waikirikiri River at Whitecliffs Domain The Community and Public Health division of... read more about Health warning lifted for Selwyn Waikirikiri River at Whitecliffs Domain»
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Tobacco sales to under 18s disappoint
Thursday 5 February 2015Quick Read
The Canterbury District Health Board is disappointed three retailers sold cigarettes to underage volunteers last month.... read more about Tobacco sales to under 18s disappoint»
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