Post by Kiwi Frontline on May 13, 2021 2:51:12 GMT 12
WEST COAST DHB MULLS FREE MĀORI HEALTH CHECKS
The West Coast District Health Board is exploring the idea of free health checks for all Māori in their 50th year.
Ministry of Health figures show Māori suffer heart disease, respiratory disease, diabetes and cancer at more than twice the rate of Pākehā, and have a lower life expectancy.
The DHB's Māori health team now has funding approved to plan and scope the 50th birthday initiative, Māori health general manager Gary Coghlan reported…..
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/300305910/west-coast-dhb-mulls-free-mori-health-checks
The West Coast District Health Board is exploring the idea of free health checks for all Māori in their 50th year.
Ministry of Health figures show Māori suffer heart disease, respiratory disease, diabetes and cancer at more than twice the rate of Pākehā, and have a lower life expectancy.
The DHB's Māori health team now has funding approved to plan and scope the 50th birthday initiative, Māori health general manager Gary Coghlan reported…..
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/300305910/west-coast-dhb-mulls-free-mori-health-checks