Blood Testing
Can a blood supply be safe, shortage-free and also inclusive? Assoc. Prof. Peter Saxton thinks so.
4 Sep 2022
Community health expert Dr Peter Saxton explores the balancing act of keeping New Zealand's blood supply safe from infectious diseases while ensuring we have enough donors and can uphold our values as… Audio
Three children among those at risk of infection
13 Feb 2019
Up to 55 people are being tested for blood borne viruses - including Hepatitis B, C and HIV - after they were potentially exposed to inadequately cleaned surgical instruments. Video, Audio
Toxic foam: Officials back down, allow blood testing
15 Aug 2018
Community pressure has pushed officials into a backdown on blood testing for people caught up in the firefighting foam contamination in Manawatu. Not only will locals get easier access to testing for… Audio