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Aboriginal people get help
August 19, 2009 to 17 h 09
The Manitoba government will soon send some 15 000 medical kits in indigenous reservations of the province so that they can fight more effectively against the spread of influenza virus A (H1N1).
Province responds to requests from Aboriginal leaders, who complained for several weeks the critical lack of medical equipment in the reserves.
Recall that during the first wave of influenza A (H1N1) in spring, some communities had only four thermometers available.
Kits will be sent in the reserves shall include acetaminophen, gloves, masks and thermometers. A kit will be distributed per household.
Furthermore, Aboriginal leaders in Manitoba have decided to run two fundraisers to enable them to procure medical equipment in order to cope with the anticipated second wave of influenza A (H1N1) this autumn.
Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Ron Evans, said that communication between Ottawa and the indigenous communities of the province is not very good. He argues that Aboriginal queries remained unanswered.
"There has been no response to our questions and we are still awaiting a response. It is hoped that what the province in partnership with us, we will be able to get a response from the federal government finally "he said.
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The Manitoba government will soon send some 15 000 medical kits in indigenous reservations of the province so that they can fight more effectively against the spread of influenza virus A (H1N1).
Province responds to requests from Aboriginal leaders, who complained for several weeks the critical lack of medical equipment in the reserves.
Recall that during the first wave of influenza A (H1N1) in spring, some communities had only four thermometers available.
Kits will be sent in the reserves shall include acetaminophen, gloves, masks and thermometers. A kit will be distributed per household.
Furthermore, Aboriginal leaders in Manitoba have decided to run two fundraisers to enable them to procure medical equipment in order to cope with the anticipated second wave of influenza A (H1N1) this autumn.
Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Ron Evans, said that communication between Ottawa and the indigenous communities of the province is not very good. He argues that Aboriginal queries remained unanswered.
"There has been no response to our questions and we are still awaiting a response. It is hoped that what the province in partnership with us, we will be able to get a response from the federal government finally "he said.
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