Infertility: what’s it all about?

Infertility: what’s it all about?

Infertility is defined as the inability for a couple having regular unprotected sexual intercourse to have a baby. Globally, the rate of fertility is declining but infertility still affects one in seven couples in New Zealand. In general, humans are generally not...
Infectious diseases in New Zealand

Infectious diseases in New Zealand

In the context of World Antibiotic Awareness week last week (November 14-20) and efforts to raise the awareness of infectious diseases in New Zealand, it is useful to include a discussion on viruses. Although few treatments and vaccines are currently available for...
InfectedNZ: the state of the nation

InfectedNZ: the state of the nation

Last week was World Antibiotic Awareness week, an initiative of the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness and understanding of antibiotic-resistant superbugs. To follow, here at Te Pūnaha Matatini we are launching a week-long conversation about the...