Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 15, 2020 4:18:08 GMT 12
NORTHLAND DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD MAKE COMMITMENT TO EQUITABLE HEALTHCARE
The statement also highlighted a particular relevance for Māori in recognition of their status as tangata whenua. It concluded by linking the position on equity to the NDHB's overall approach to achieving optimal health and wellbeing for all Northlanders.
The paper then outlined the challenges Māori faced in the healthcare system and how the NDHB's actions must be informed by Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi).
During the meeting, board member Vince Cocurullo was concerned by the position statement and said its focus on Māori devalued the needs of other communities.
"It states a position statement on equity. Race should not be a part of it," he said.
"When you turn around and focus on one race, you're creating racism and I prefer to say, 'let's talk about the issue', rather than talk about a race because to me, it's not right.".....
www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503450&objectid=12347695
The statement also highlighted a particular relevance for Māori in recognition of their status as tangata whenua. It concluded by linking the position on equity to the NDHB's overall approach to achieving optimal health and wellbeing for all Northlanders.
The paper then outlined the challenges Māori faced in the healthcare system and how the NDHB's actions must be informed by Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi).
During the meeting, board member Vince Cocurullo was concerned by the position statement and said its focus on Māori devalued the needs of other communities.
"It states a position statement on equity. Race should not be a part of it," he said.
"When you turn around and focus on one race, you're creating racism and I prefer to say, 'let's talk about the issue', rather than talk about a race because to me, it's not right.".....
www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-advocate/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503450&objectid=12347695