Covid-19 Public Health England Review 2020-06-17
2020-06-17
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Public Health England's report highlighted health risks for BAME individuals during the pandemic, prompting responses from MPs regarding steps taken.
Paying tribute to NHS staff from BAME backgrounds, Kieran Mullan stresses the importance of accurate review. He asks what specific steps are being taken to secure necessary expert advice to support this work.
Agreeing with Kieran Mullan, Kemi Badenoch states that they are proceeding in an evidence-led way by engaging experts. She mentions a virtual roundtable held on Friday with public health consultants and academics, including Professor Michael Marmot, and intends to continue engagement with other experts.
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