MEDIA RELEASE: National Iwi Chairs call for reversal of Pharmac decision

National Iwi Chairs representatives call on Pharmac to reverse decision over funding for a highly effective preventative respiratory intervention for infants.

The Co-Chairs of Pou Tangata of the National Iwi Chair’s Forum (NICF), Mr Rahui Papa and Dame Naida Glavish, have today slammed Pharmac’s decision to cease funding the preventative treatment for respiratory syncytical virus (RSV) in young tamariki.

“This reflects a short-sighted approach to the health and well-being of our mokopuna that will further exacerbate inequities in their outcomes and the well-being of their whānau, and in breach of their fundamental Te Tiriti o Waitangi and human rights”, says Dame Naida.

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