Launch, "Get Checked" Diabetes Aotearoa Programme
30 June 2000 Media Advisory
Launch, "Get Checked" Diabetes Aotearoa Programme
Health Minister Annette
King will launch Diabetes 2000, the "Get Checked" Diabetes
Aotearoa Programme, at Te Papa Marae on Friday, June 30, at
9.15am.
The launch will begin with a powhiri at
approximately 7.45am. Three people who suffer from diabetes
will address the launch before Mrs King speaks.
Mrs King describes the "Get Checked" programme, based on the management and prevention of diabetes, as one of the most significant programmes the Government will undertake in terms of "Closing The Gaps" initiatives.
ENDS