Thursday, 23 September 2021, 10:34 am Press Release: NZMA
The groups chosen to lead New Zealand’s health system
into the future are a blend of expertise, wisdom and
foresight, the New Zealand Medical Association
says.
NZMA Chair Dr Alistair Humphrey said he welcomes
the news of the Board appointments, and looks forward to
working with the leaders of the Māori Health Authority and
Health New Zealand.
“They are outstanding
individuals who will bring both experience and fresh ideas
to the table,” Dr Humphrey said.
“We already have
close ties to many of the appointees and anticipate building
positive relationships with them all.
“They will be
aware of the challenges ahead of them – dealing with these
challenges will require courage and the ability to listen to
communities and health workers at the coal face. We look
forward to working with Health New Zealand and the Māori
Health Authority to improve health outcomes for all New
Zealanders.”
Dr Humphrey said it was imperative to
address inequities in the health system, the work of the
Māori Health Authority will be essential in this
regard.
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