Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 21, 2016 18:54:37 GMT 12
NORTHLAND DHB TO CONTINUE TO FUND PEPI PODS
Pepi pods will continue to be funded in Northland, despite Ministry of Health cutting funding due to uncertainty over their effectiveness.
Northland District Health Board will continue to fund wahakura, or pepi-pods, for young babies.
Because SUDI rates are much higher for Māori infants, it prioritises Māori babies from its Special Care Baby Unit.
"Bed-sharing for parents with a young baby is a cultural norm for some Māori whānau.
"As there is such significant inequity between Māori and non-Māori in Northland's SUDI rates, the priority has been to find prevention measures that are culturally appropriate."...
www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/309089/northland-dhb-to-continue-to-fund-pepi-pods
Pepi pods will continue to be funded in Northland, despite Ministry of Health cutting funding due to uncertainty over their effectiveness.
Northland District Health Board will continue to fund wahakura, or pepi-pods, for young babies.
Because SUDI rates are much higher for Māori infants, it prioritises Māori babies from its Special Care Baby Unit.
"Bed-sharing for parents with a young baby is a cultural norm for some Māori whānau.
"As there is such significant inequity between Māori and non-Māori in Northland's SUDI rates, the priority has been to find prevention measures that are culturally appropriate."...
www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/309089/northland-dhb-to-continue-to-fund-pepi-pods