Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 9, 2022 4:31:15 GMT 12
ESTABLISHMENT OF MĀORI HEALTH AUTHORITY STIRS CONTROVERSY AHEAD OF ELECTION YEAR
The new Māori Health Authority to be in place from July could radically improve life expectancy for Māori - but two political leaders want it scrapped.
National leader Christopher Luxon and ACT's David Seymour say they would get rid of it if they win next year's election.
But that stance has drawn criticism from some groups on the health front lines, with a number of non-governmental organisations (NGOs)penning an open letter urging the leaders to rethink their plans......
www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/464882/establishment-of-maori-health-authority-stirs-controversy-ahead-of-election-year
The new Māori Health Authority to be in place from July could radically improve life expectancy for Māori - but two political leaders want it scrapped.
National leader Christopher Luxon and ACT's David Seymour say they would get rid of it if they win next year's election.
But that stance has drawn criticism from some groups on the health front lines, with a number of non-governmental organisations (NGOs)penning an open letter urging the leaders to rethink their plans......
www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/464882/establishment-of-maori-health-authority-stirs-controversy-ahead-of-election-year