Public health officials have announced a second case of mpox connected to the recent Winter Pride Festival held in Queenstown. Dr Susan Jack, National Clinic Director of Public Health, noted that while more cases could still be identified, the overall risk of widespread mpox transmission in New Zealand remains...
The International Journal of Drug Policy says this "increased harm for men who have sex with men”, and community groups call for the decision to be reversed.
“At this stage, there are no plans to review the classification of alkyl nitrites (poppers) as prescription medicines,” a Ministry of Health spokesperson...
A policy analysis by the International Journal of Drug Policy has found Medsafe’s decision to ban the sale of alkyl nitrites (poppers) in NZ lacked evidence, failed to provide alternative options, and increased harm to men who have sex with men.
In 2020, New Zealand made a significant decision regarding...