We’ve just published our latest COVID-19 Genomics Insights Dashboard Report. Discover all the insights here: phfscience.nz/digital-librar…

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the women shaping the future of science, public health and forensics. At PHF Science, 66% of our are women, including more than 1/2 of our senior leadership team 2/3 of our Board.

Our latest COVID-19 Genomics Insights Dashboard Report is now available. Discover the latest trends and insights in New Zealand, gained by our whole genome sequencing surveillance programme. phfscience.nz/digital-librar…

Notifiable Diseases in NZ Annual Report 2024 is here. Key findings: 🚨 Pertussis up in 2024, with infants hardest hit (65% hospitalised). 🌊Cryptosporidiosis linked to recreational water use rose. 🦟Dengue fever up, tied to overseas travel. Full report: tinyurl.com/yu59xxrh

Kicking off the Infectious Diseases & Pandemic Preparedness Summit 2025 at Tūrangawaewae Marae, opening remarks from Ashley Bloomfield set the tone for a few days of discussion and collaboration.

PHF Science is thrilled to be announced as the host of the next stage of the Infectious Diseases Research Platform. Read more: phfscience.nz/news-publicati…

Our latest COVID-19 Genomics Insights Dashboard Report is now available. Discover the latest trends and insights in New Zealand, gained by our whole genome sequencing surveillance programme. phfscience.nz/digital-librar…

Take a moment to own it! This Cyber Smart Week PHF Science is supporting @OwnYourOnline by encouraging you to help put a stop to scammers. Start by updating your bank, email and social media accounts with long, strong and unique passwords and turning on two-factor authentication.

Serious seasonal respiratory illnesses, including influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), continue to circulate at high levels in parts of New Zealand as we head into spring. phfscience.nz/news-publicati…

That’s already a win worth celebrating ahead of the ceremony later this month. Learn more about our digital twin of NZ: phfscience.nz/expertise/data…

We’re proud to share ALMA, our AI-powered digital twin of New Zealand, has been named a finalist in the 2025 Aotearoa AI Awards 🎉 These awards celebrate practical & responsible AI, & help connect innovations like ALMA with communities who can benefit most.

If you’ve been under the weather, you’re not alone—PHF Science is helping track flu trends this winter: stuff.co.nz/nz-news/36078958…

Starting today, PHF Science & @dhsscitech are hosting a 2-day technical exchange in Wellington, uniting global experts to address biosecurity threats & their economic impact. Learn more: phfscience.nz/news-publicati…

🧬 Research of the Month: PHF Science study tracks 20 years of AK3—a “homegrown” MRSA superbug now dominating NZ & spreading abroad. Overuse of the skin antibiotic fusidic acid drove its rise. Genomic insights show how fast AMR threats can emerge: phfscience.nz/digital-librar…

PHF Science & @dhsscitech are bringing together global experts in Wellington, NZ for a 2-day summit/technical exchange (4-5 Aug) focused on tackling biosecurity threats and their economic impact. Find out more: phfscience.nz/news-publicati…

This new phase leverages more than a decade of data to explore how people’s immune histories influence the transmission and severity of influenza and related respiratory diseases. phfscience.nz/news-publicati…

PHF Science is launching the 6th phase of its globally recognised Southern Hemisphere Influenza and Vaccine Effectiveness Research and Surveillance (SHIVERS) influenza research programme: SHIVERS-VI.

It's about protecting what matters, preparing for what’s next and supporting our country to thrive. youtu.be/121IeR2BJvU