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NZ’s next government must look beyond today’s health challenges – a new report shows why

NZ’s next government must look beyond today’s health challenges – a new report shows why

A new report identifies 17 threats to human health through to the year 2100. Many are preventable, but tackling them demands governments think...

04.11.2026 10

The Conversation

Michael Baker

NZ has retreated from global cooperation on health security. Can a new government change course?

NZ has retreated from global cooperation on health security. Can a new government change course?

There are three steps the next government can take to restore New Zealand’s commitment to pandemic preparedness and other health security strategies.

02.11.2026 10

The Conversation

Michael Baker

The hantavirus outbreak is the warning the world needs to improve pandemic preparedness

While the hantavirus outbreak will likely be eliminated, it highlights persistent gaps in global pandemic prevention, preparedness and response...

19.05.2026 40

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Michael Baker

Your risk of catching COVID is at its lowest since 2020 – but here’s why you should still get boosted for Christmas

COVID-19 risk might be much lower than in past summers, but it’s not gone - making a pre-Christmas booster for some a good idea.

27.11.2025 40

The Conversation

Michael Baker