New members for National Health Committee
Hon Tony Ryall
Minister of Health
11 August
2011
New members for National Health Committee
Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced five new members of the National Health Committee.
The new members of the Committee
are:
• Craig Climo, the Chief Executive Officer of
Waikato DHB
• Ross Laidlaw, a retired lawyer and
businessman from Wanaka
• Sharon Mariu, a businesswoman
and member of the Waikato DHB
• Dr Mark O’Carroll, a
respiratory physician from Auckland
• Alex Price, the
Chief Executive of Fertility Associates.
They join Auckland paediatric surgeon Mrs Anne Kolbe, who was appointed as Chair in April.
The committee advises the Minister of Health on health and disability issues, and is involved in the assessment of new diagnostic and treatment services.
Mr Ryall said he's pleased with the broad experience and expertise in the new Committee.
ENDS