1/200 S2E99 - Covid and NZ Health Policy 2024

1/200

Sep 25, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 99

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Episode description

We speak with long covid advocate Hayley Wolters about the current state of public health policy for the ongoing pandemic. In a few days the NZ government will be removing free RAT tests and there is no consolidated plan for action in the event that NZ faces a similar summer wave to the US.

Links!
The US is experiencing its largest summer Covid wave in at least two years | CNN

Sen. Bernie Sanders Introduces $10 Billion Long COVID Moonshot Legislation to Support Research, Healthcare, Education - COVID Health

About 400 Million People Worldwide Have Had Long Covid, Researchers Say - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Long Covid Support Aotearoa – You are not alone

Aotearoa Covid Action

New Zealand Pandemic Plan: A framework for action | Ministry of Health NZ

Reminder of end of free RATs on 30 September 2024 – Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Health negotiators told to put sovereignty ahead of stopping pandemics (newsroom.co.nz)

Early heart disease deaths rise to 14-year high - BHF

This episode’s co-hosts
Kyle, Hayley

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