The review finds that wait times must be shortened, that few people detransition, and that trans youth care has enormous benefits.

"Sorry minister, culturally safe care is not going to go away just because you don't like it," says the head of the union for senior doctors.

Health Minister Simeon Brown has replaced the leadership of the Medical Council, saying the regulator has become distracted by politics and ideological issues.

Cardiac scientists say they are being prevented by Health NZ over an objection to changes in the way diabetes treatments are funded.

The Government is progressing a Bill through Parliament that aims to limit the rights of transgender, non-binary, and intersex New Zealanders in the name of cis women, by defining “man” and “woman” (a...

The Government is progressing a Bill through Parliament that aims to limit the rights of transgender, non-binary, and intersex New Zealanders in the name of cis women, by defining “man” and “woman” (a...

Qtopia condemns the passing of the Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill at its first reading, and is calling on all parties to stop the bill in its tracks and instead implement th...

The coalition of states seeks to stop a Trump administration effort to cut off federal funding to hospitals that provide such care.

Health officials said there was 'no evidence base' about the likely impacts of the Government's decision to ban puberty blockers for transgender youth.

Health officials said there was 'no evidence base' about the likely impacts of the Government's decision to ban puberty blockers for transgender youth.

The High Court of New Zealand has ruled that a ban on puberty blockers for young trans people should not be enforced ahead of a legal challenge from a trans health body.

Dear Minister Simeon Brown We write to you as transgender and takatāpui young people of Aotearoa New Zealand to ask you to reconsider your decision to ban the use of puberty blockers (gonadotropin-re...

The government’s ban on puberty blockers undermines clinical expertise and targets trans youth with a policy that lacks evidence, consistency and fairness.

The government is halting new puberty blocker prescriptions for youth with gender dysphoria. From 19 December, new regulations under the Medicines Act will prevent new prescriptions for this purpose,...

Wes Streeting has said 'slow progress' is being made in starting the NHS's £10 million puberty blockers trial.

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The Royal New Zealand College of GPs survey of more than 1300 doctors showed a significant numbers are about to leave the workforce.

We are encouraging sport and physical activity to be provided in an inclusive way that ensures that everyone feels comfortable undertaking physical activity

Our High-Needs Kids Deserve Better — Fix the Broken ORS System Now

This week, RNZ reported on a tragic death. In the process it perpetuated many harmful messages about young trans people....

A small section on advice for prescribing puberty blockers has caused the delay.

Australian researchers have developed a world-first scale to measure an almost universal experience for trans adolescents and adults – gender euphoria – that could have significant implications for…

Meila Davis died of bone cancer at age 13. Her mother is gutted about last week's Budget.

Research strengthens case for families to have right to second opinion under Martha’s rule being piloted by NHS England

Guidelines for safe medical practice should be left to experts and practitioners, not politicians, said Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. Te Pāti Māori condemns any political manoeuvring ...

A leading GP says the new 24-7 health service due to go live soon is not fixing the problem.