“Our paper described cardiovascular risk factors in different ethnic groups in NZ. We were told the reviewers included three (anonymous) New Zealand professors of cardiology. However, many of their comments were outright racist.” — Professor Rod Jackson.
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“When a MAPAS student finishes work, they often drive home to a whānau where their knowledge of the health system is so badly needed. We’re pursuing equity not just at mahi, but in our whare, at our marae, and in our whānau circles.” — Chloe Fergusson-Tibble.
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“Before I got cancer, I wanted to be an All Black or a professional athlete.” — Dr Neru Leavasa, GP and MP for Takanini in Auckland.
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“Government agencies and various ministries seem to think that part of their role is to uphold their colonial power.” — Dr Rhys Jones.
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“When I take the clamps off the vessels and see the shrivelled-up grey kidney become purple and then pink and then pulsate with blood, nothing else I do beats that.” — Dr Lupe Taumoepeau.
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