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Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 10, 2018 16:16:41 GMT 12
MĀORI LEADERS IN HEALTH MOUNT HISTORIC WAITANGI CLAIMClaims from two groups of Māori health leaders are being heard in the Waitangi Tribunal from 15 October next week at Tūrangawaewae Marae in Ngaruawahia as part of stage one of the its national kaupapa inquiry into health services and outcomes. The two claimant groups (under claims Wai 1315 and Wai 2687) say that inequity and institutionalised racism in the health system currently exists and the situation must change. The shared position is based on national Māori health statistics and status which is evident of the Crown failure to care for Māori health and wellbeing. They share the view that Mana Motuhake, self determination and Māori autonomy produces better health outcomes and saves lives. The claimants seek recommendations from the Tribunal for legislative reform of the system for Māori to have autonomy of their own healthcare services to organise, develop and deliver...... www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1810/S00055/maori-leaders-in-health-mount-historic-waitangi-claim.htm
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