August 31, 2022
Health Ministry looks for racism cure
The Ministry of Health is tackling racism in the health sector.
Deputy director general John Whaanga says its Ao Mai te Ra online campaign is getting a good response.
The podcast series featuring educator Dr Kathie Irwin attempts to bring to light the racism and prejudice which has existed within health for a long time.
The ministry has also released a position statement with definitions of racism and anti-racism, and a literature review.
“We thought it was really important to be clear, to demonstrate to people that there is significant evidence these things exist and we can’t address them without talking about what racism is,” Mr Whaanga says.