August 25, 2021
Laking first Maori medical director for cancer charity
The Cancer Society has appointed Dr George Laking from Te Whakatōhea as its first Māori medical director.
He will also be co-medical director of the society with Dr Kate Gregory.
The medical director provides oversight of the society’s research programme, and medical and clinical policies.
Cancer Society chief executive Lucy Elwood says the appointments demonstrate the organisation’s Equity Charter in action and is a huge step towards aligning with Te Tiriti through jointly appointing a Māori and non-Māori Medical Director.
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