Post by Kiwi Frontline on Sept 27, 2017 11:16:40 GMT 12
RAHUI OVER NAPIER MARINA TO PROTECT AGAINST TYPHOID-LIKE OUTBREAK
With six cases of paratyphoid fever now confirmed, a rahui will be placed over the Napier area where the illness is thought to have stemmed from.
Now, local hapu leaders are looking to put out a rāhui over the area. A rahui is a form of tapu restricting access to or use of, an area or resource by unauthorised persons.
A Ngati Kahungunu Iwi incorporated spokeswoman said they were concerned by the whanau who had been affected by the fever, and for those who could become affected if they weren't aware of the illness.
The purpose of the rahui would be to protect our people, she said. They would be confirming more details about the rahui soon.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11926630
With six cases of paratyphoid fever now confirmed, a rahui will be placed over the Napier area where the illness is thought to have stemmed from.
Now, local hapu leaders are looking to put out a rāhui over the area. A rahui is a form of tapu restricting access to or use of, an area or resource by unauthorised persons.
A Ngati Kahungunu Iwi incorporated spokeswoman said they were concerned by the whanau who had been affected by the fever, and for those who could become affected if they weren't aware of the illness.
The purpose of the rahui would be to protect our people, she said. They would be confirming more details about the rahui soon.....
www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11926630