The hepatitis road shows planned for various locations around the North Island from next month have been postponed due to COVID-19.
The shows aimed to raise awareness of hepatitis and educate health professionals on how to treat people with the virus and were due to start in April. New dates will be advised as soon as possible.
"While the postponement is disappointing, we are following government advice and regulations," Hepatitis Foundation CEO Susan Hay says. "The safety of all New Zealanders is paramount at this time. we look forward to bringing the road shows to communities later in the year."
Once rescheduled, evening sessions will be held in Whakatane, Rotorua, Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne, Auckland, Kaitaia, New Plymouth and Wellington. There’ll be a range of health care speakers including the Hepatitis Foundation’s medical director and clinical director.
