National congratulates Minister on U-turn
Monday, 12 December 2005, 10:53 am
Press Release: New Zealand National Party
Hon Tony Ryall
National Party Health Spokesman
12
December 2005
National congratulates Minister on
U-turn
National's Health spokesman, Tony Ryall, is
congratulating Minister of Health Pete Hodgson for his
U-turn on stockpiling antibiotics for a possible
pandemic.
"This is a sensible move that could save many
lives,” says Mr Ryall.
"National proposed this some weeks
ago in Parliament. But sadly, Mr Hodgson dismissed the
suggestion. Good on him for listening to our advice
now.
"This shows what could be achieved from a multi-party
approach to pandemic planning. We have been seeking such an
approach and are waiting for his call.
"Next, the Minister
should be taking similar action to increase the stocks of
essential personal medicines like insulin and warfarin,”
says Mr Ryall.
ENDS
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