The plight of GPs, midwives and community health and support workers is under the spotlight at the Epidemic Response Committee today. The committee, chaired by National Party leader Simon Bridges, was set up to empower MPs to scrutinise the Government's response to Covid-19 in the absence of Parliament. It will also hear from Association of Salaried Medical Specialists executive director Sarah Dalton, the College of Midwives, community support workers, and Geneva Health, which supports aged care, illness and disability. The Government's response has been questioned, particularly with regard to access to financial support for GPs and access to personal protective equipment. The Ministry of Health said the $22.4 million package was part of an "ongoing conversation" with the sector and the Government.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 28, 2020 21:45 UTC