This afternoon Dame Cindy marked the 25th anniversary of Rare Disorders New Zealand by hosting a reception and presenting awards to four individuals who have made outstanding contributions as advocates for the rare disorder community in New Zealand. Dame Cindy also congratulated RDNZ for its role in the development of New Zealand’s first national strategy for rare disorders. The strategy addresses issues such as early diagnosis, coordinated healthcare, disability support, appropriate medication, research, and workforce training.
To read Dame Cindy's speech, go to this link Rare Disorders New Zealand 25th anniversary.
To see images from the event, go to this link Rare Disorders New Zealand 25th anniversary.
