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Mui Nguyen

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Mosquito-borne disease notifications continue to increase, posing a growing threat to public health 27 October 2026

We have published our latest report on Mosquito-Borne Disease in New Zealand.
Global infectious disease threats highlight importance of ongoing monitoring 27 October 2026

We have published our latest report on Overseas infectious diseases of priority concern.
Meningococcal disease rates fall, but infants and vulnerable communities remain at highest risk 27 October 2026

We have published our latest report on Meningococcal notifications in children (0–14 years) for years 2001-2024 Here are the key findings: The number of meningococcal notifications declined from 21 (2.
Melanoma cancer registrations have continued to increase since 2020 8 July 2026

We have published the melanoma cancer registrations report. Some key facts: In 2023, there were 3,401 registrations of melanoma in New Zealand. The age-standardised melanoma registration rate was 40.
Non-melanoma skin cancer mortality rates continue to decrease after a peak in 2018 25 May 2026

We have updated the non-melanoma skin cancer mortality report using the latest available 2021 data.
Melanoma mortality rate decreased from 2015, then increased again in 2021 29 April 2026

We have updated the melanoma mortality report using the latest available 2021 data.
Exposure to second-hand smoke in the home has dropped, but inequities remain 16 July 2025

We have updated our surveillance on second-hand smoke exposure in the home among children and adults using the 2023/24 New Zealand Health Survey. Here are the key findings.