1Meningococcal Meningitis has reached epidemic proportions in the Auckland region, with Maori and Pacific Island children at greatest risk. However a massive immunisation programme has been launched to try to combat the disease. But questions are being asked about why it has taken so long for the immunisation programme to be launched.
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Reporters
- Eliza Bidois (Reporter, Television New Zealand)
Speakers
- Dr John McCleod (Auckland Regional Medical Officer of Health, Department of Health)
- Dr Rawiri Tipene-Leach (General Practitioner [GP])
- Skippy Patuwai (Spokesperson, Te Aroha O Tatou Wahini)
- Ellen Tito (Public Health Nurse, Glen Innes)
- Julia Ngawaka (Parent of Meningitis Patient)
Locations
- Auckland, New Zealand (Auckland)