CPAG Calling for More Action on 'Preventable' Rise in Pediatric Hospital Admissions w/ Innes Asher: November 6, 2023

Te Whatu Ora has released data showing a sharp increase in what they say are 'preventable' pediatric hospital admissions across Aotearoa over the past year. The rise shows a 30% rise overall, with certain regions and groups disproportionately effected. Child Poverty Action Group has called on the incoming government to address the issues at the root of increasing health issues amongst our tamariki. 

Rosetta spoke to Professor Emeritus of Paediatrics in the University of Auckland’s Department of Paediatrics Innes Asher, who is on the management committee of the Child Poverty Action Group about the data, and what these preventable issues are. They also spoke about what CPAG wants to see from the incoming government in order to tackle the issue.