Waatea News·3 min read·medium
#hauora: Whānau at the Heart of the Fight Against Diabetes in Te Tai Tokerau
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Matthew Tukaki
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The Ngāti Hine Health Trust in New Zealand is addressing high diabetes rates among Māori communities through culturally grounded, whānau-centered care. By focusing on prevention, community education, and specialized training for frontline workers, the trust aims to reduce serious complications like amputations.
Diabetes continues to have a devastating impact on Māori communities across Aotearoa, but one Northland health provider is demonstrating that culturally grounded, whānau-centred care can make a real difference.
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