# Āwhina — Informing NZ health workers

> New Zealand health worker resource for COVID-19 and health sector information. (iPhone/iPad app by Ministry Of Health (NZ).)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awhina/id1507046145 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ministry Of Health (NZ)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470166307)
- Category: Medical, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 81 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-05-26
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awhina/id1507046145/reviews.md

## What is Āwhina?

Āwhina is a Ministry of Health app for New Zealand health workers.

It helps health professionals stay up-to-date with the latest information on COVID-19 for the health and disability sector including the case definition and testing guidance, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and guidance for health service providers.

Āwhina is for all health workers in New Zealand. Whether you are hospital-based, community-based or a public health practitioner, you can access the latest advice from the New Zealand Government and other trusted sources. There is clinical guidance and information for primary care, aged care, disability, and hospice providers, maternity, mental health and addiction, and more. 

You can set your preferences to see information relevant to your area of work. This content appears in your newsfeed, and you can receive notifications about new or updated content based on your selections. 

Essential information such as the COVID-19 case definition is easy to find, featured at the top of your Latest Information feed. You can bookmark your favourite articles to read later, giving you quick access to the information you need at the touch of a button, even when you are offline.

The app includes a case tracker with the latest New Zealand COVID-19 case data. To ensure you have access to the latest pandemic reports, news updates, and resources from New Zealand and internationally, there are direct links to:
•	the NZ Government COVID-19 website (covid19.govt.nz)
•	the Ministry of Health (MoH) website
•	the World Health Organisation's (WHO) daily situation reports
•	media updates from the Ministry of Health
•	HealthPathways, a clinical tool for registered health practitioners
•	pressure injures resources from the New Zealand Wound Care Society.

You can change your preferences at any time and no registration is required to use this app. All information is publicly available.

Visit www.health.govt.nz/awhina for more information.

## Key features

- COVID-19 case definition and testing guidance
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) information
- Guidance for health service providers
- Personalized newsfeed and notifications
- Offline access to bookmarked articles
- New Zealand COVID-19 case tracker
- Direct links to health resources


## Frequently asked questions about Āwhina

### What is Āwhina?

Āwhina is a Ministry of Health app designed for New Zealand health workers. It provides up-to-date information on COVID-19, personal protective equipment (PPE), and guidance for various health service providers.

### Who is Āwhina for?

Āwhina is intended for all health workers in New Zealand, regardless of their specific role or work setting, including those in primary care, aged care, disability, hospice, maternity, and mental health services.

### Can I access Āwhina offline?

Yes, you can bookmark your favorite articles within Āwhina to access them later, even when you are offline. This ensures you have quick access to essential information when needed.

### Does Āwhina require registration?

No, Āwhina does not require any registration to use. All the information provided within the app is publicly available.

### What devices does Āwhina support?

Āwhina is available on iPhone, iPad, iPod, and Apple Watch devices, allowing health workers to access information across multiple platforms.

### How often is Āwhina updated?

The latest version of Āwhina is 1.1.8, and it was last updated on January 18, 2021. This indicates regular updates to ensure information remains current.

### What kind of COVID-19 data does Āwhina provide?

Āwhina includes a case tracker with the latest New Zealand COVID-19 case data. It also features essential information such as the COVID-19 case definition at the top of the Latest Information feed.

### Where can I find more information about Āwhina?

For more details about Āwhina, you can visit the official Ministry of Health website at www.health.govt.nz/awhina.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.1.8 — 2021-01-18

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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