Minister intervenes to help baby Teyah
Minister of Health David Cunliffe has ensured red tape won’t stop baby Teyah receiving a potentially life saving
transplant.
Mr Cunliffe who was moved by the stories in the Bay of Plenty Times, has today made inquires and ascertained that there
is no legal or bureaucratic impediment to baby Teyah receiving a transplant from her 18 year old mother or any suitable
donor.
“I have been assured that Teyah’s case will be assessed on exactly the same criteria as any other case involving an
organ transplant.”
“It is one of the most rewarding aspects of this job to be able to pick up the phone and make a difference.”
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