Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 19, 2020 14:42:50 GMT 12
MINISTRY OF HEALTH STANDS BY FUNDING OF 'HOCUS POCUS' TRADITIONAL MĀORI SYSTEM
The Ministry of Health agrees. It's backing the use of maramataka through its Healthy Families initiative to help them deal with health inequities particularly for Māori.
In a written statement, the ministry said, "We encourage its use by local providers who, in partnership with communities, are reviving this traditional practice."
Since 2014, Healthy Families has operated in 10 centres across the country at an approximate cost of $9 million a year.
The ministry defended its funding of Healthy Families, which will continue until June 2022. It said the initiative aligns with international best practice.....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/118718384/ministry-of-health-stands-by-funding-of-hocus-pocus-traditional-mori-system
The Ministry of Health agrees. It's backing the use of maramataka through its Healthy Families initiative to help them deal with health inequities particularly for Māori.
In a written statement, the ministry said, "We encourage its use by local providers who, in partnership with communities, are reviving this traditional practice."
Since 2014, Healthy Families has operated in 10 centres across the country at an approximate cost of $9 million a year.
The ministry defended its funding of Healthy Families, which will continue until June 2022. It said the initiative aligns with international best practice.....
www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/118718384/ministry-of-health-stands-by-funding-of-hocus-pocus-traditional-mori-system