auckland.scoop.co.nz » Overhaul Of Health Support For Under-fives – Expert Reaction
Press Release – Science Media Centre The government has signalled a major makeover to a screening and support programme for the earliest years of a child’s life. The Well Child Tamariki Ora health programme provides wellness checkups for families with children from birth to 5 years old, aiming to boost health and development. But a government review has found the initiative is outdated, and fails to meet the needs of children who are Māori, Pacific, living with disabilities, in state care, and those with high needs. The SMC asked experts to comment on the announcement. Dr Jin Russell, De...
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