5-year-old Harper Cromie with rare kidney disease in rural Canterbury relies on unreliable home dialysis machines; mother seeks change for rural families.
Harper Cromie, a preschooler with a rare aggressive kidney disease, relies on a home dialysis machine in rural Canterbury. Her mother, Emily Cromie, criticizes the machines as "unreliable" and fault-prone, causing additional stress for the family. There is no backup option in the South Island, and the machines can only be sent from Auckland. Emily wants change for other rural families facing similar challenges.
May 01, 2024
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