What health changes mean for Whanganui region Māori
22 Apr, 2021 07:00 PM
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Whanganui Hospital. Photo / Moana Ellis
Moana is a Local Democracy Reporter based in Whanganui
Health professionals in the Whanganui region are still in the dark about critical aspects of the health system overhaul but are optimistic the reforms could bring real change for Māori and the community.
While health service providers await detail on how the new system will work, the Whanganui District Health Board chief has made a personal commitment to stick by the community. In major Government reforms announced this week, the board will be scrapped by June 30 next year along with the country s other 19 DHBs.