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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2026 · 5 MIN

Hato Hone St John pushing for more lifesaving defibrillators

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For years we've had fire service campaigns to install smoke alarms in every home, now Hato Hone St John is pushing for lifesaving defibrillators to be considered in the same way. A report in the NZ Medical Journal today found St John ambulance attempt 2000 resuscitations a year and only about one in 10 people survive. The rate hasn't changed in five years. Deputy chief executive of clinical services spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. 

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