News | Health & Safety
17 Nov 2025 7:20
| outlook hotmail | yahoo mail | gmail | news | weather | finance | shopping | about nzcity | Search |
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity
SEARCH 

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
    •    News
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

    •
      Home > News > Health & Safety

    Hospitals are facing a growing problem of antibiotic-resistant infections

    Hospitals are facing a growing problem of antibiotic-resistant infections


    Christchurch Hospital is currently dealing with two small outbreaks of VRE.

    Fewer than 10 patients are affected on one ward, with two different strains - one has been linked to an Auckland cluster.

    Otago University professor of public health, Michael Baker says VRE is just one anti-microbial resistance infections.

    He says it poses a real risk to vulnerable patients in hospital. 11-14-25 1813

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Health & Safety News
     16 Nov: A glimmer of hope for young children suffering respiratory illnesses, as a new medication is under consideration
     16 Nov: The final phase of a 160-million dollar upgrade to Massey University's veterinary facilities has officially opened
     15 Nov: One new case of measles has been confirmed in Wellington, with two airports as locations of interest
     15 Nov: Five community organisations with a focus on supporting youth mental health are receiving a funding boost from the Government
     14 Nov: Tongan rugby league international Eliesa Katoa is set to be shifted from an Auckland hospital to one in Melbourne, as he continues his recovery following brain surgery
     14 Nov: Police have selected the detection device they'll use for new roadside drug testing - picking up on cannabis, methamphetamine, MDMA, and cocaine
     14 Nov: Cases of VRE have triggered infection prevention measures to be put in place at Christchurch Hospital
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    The Silver Ferns will have the opportunity to cap off a wild 24 hours with a series win in England overnight More...

    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Surprise but also apprehension for the Kiwi red meat sector over the US President reversing his 15-percent tariffs on beef More...


     Today's News

    		 Accident and Emergency:
    Police are continuing to scour the scene of Saturday afternoon's fatal fire in Manawatu - in which three children and an adult died 7:17

     Hamilton:
    One person has died following a serious crash in Ngaruawahia, north of Hamilton 7:17

     Business:
    Surprise but also apprehension for the Kiwi red meat sector over the US President reversing his 15-percent tariffs on beef 6:37

     Motoring:
    Supercars driver Matt Payne intends to help Penrite Racing teammate Kai Allen chase championship glory after having his hopes dashed during the Sandown 500 6:07

     International:
    From 'female Donald Trump' to 'Wacky' Marjorie — how Taylor Greene's alliance with the president crumbled 19:37

     Soccer:
    A late lapse has cost the All Whites dearly in their 2-1 loss to Colombia in their international friendly in Florida 18:57

     Soccer:
    Heartbreak for the All Whites in Florida 18:37

     Motorsports:
    Broc Feeney has notched up a record equalling 16 poles in a Supercars season at the latest event in Sandown 18:07

     Entertainment:
    Kim Kardashian has branded a group of psychics "pathological liars" 17:42

     Rugby:
    The Silver Ferns will have the opportunity to cap off a wild 24 hours with a series win in England overnight 17:27

     News Search




    Power Search

    © 2025 New Zealand City Ltd