Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 20, 2018 16:14:03 GMT 12
CANCER SUFFERERS ONCE AGAIN LET DOWN BY PHARMAC
“This is why our people turned first to the Maori Affairs Select Committee – they should be the voice of our people in the Parliament and the facts are laid bare for all to see. One in nine women diagnosed with breast cancer are women. Maori are less likely to be able to afford the life saving and life extending medications as it stands and Maori women are at higher risk of death than non-Maori. So; its time for PHARMAC to be hauled in and held accountable.” Tukaki said
“Maori Council will always fight for the interests and well-being of our people” Tukaki said.....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1812/S00090/cancer-sufferers-once-again-let-down-by-pharmac.htm
“This is why our people turned first to the Maori Affairs Select Committee – they should be the voice of our people in the Parliament and the facts are laid bare for all to see. One in nine women diagnosed with breast cancer are women. Maori are less likely to be able to afford the life saving and life extending medications as it stands and Maori women are at higher risk of death than non-Maori. So; its time for PHARMAC to be hauled in and held accountable.” Tukaki said
“Maori Council will always fight for the interests and well-being of our people” Tukaki said.....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1812/S00090/cancer-sufferers-once-again-let-down-by-pharmac.htm