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Political Panel Highlights Cross-Party Support For Action On Long Covid
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Political Panel Highlights Cross-Party Support For Action On Long CovidPoliticians from across the party spectrum today expressed broad support for a cross-party approach to Long Covid, ME/CFS and related long-term health conditions.
Centred on questions from people living with Long Covid, ME/CFS and other chronic conditions, the online panel discussion was hosted by Long Covid Support Aotearoa (LCSA) and Sick and Tired Aotearoa, with support from Manawatū People’s Radio.
Renee Dingwall, a former Palmerston North City Councillor who is now housebound and uses a wheelchair due to Long Covid, facilitated the panel.
“We were pleased to hear candidates express broad support for a cross-party approach to Long Covid, ME/CFS and related long-term health conditions,” she said.
About Long Covid Support Aotearoa:Long Covid Support Aotearoa is a nationwide group of patients who came together online from 2020 to help each other and to advocate for recognition, support and care© Scoop Media