An open letter encouraging New Zealanders to get vaccinated against Covid-19 has been signed by more than 5,000 Aotearoa New Zealand doctors.  

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) endorsed the letter, stating, “We wish to present a united and evidence-based voice to the people of Aotearoa New Zealand in support of vaccination against Covid-19 for all eligible New Zealanders.”  

The Medical Council of New Zealand will verify the registration numbers of all signatories and publish the letter with the list of signed doctors. The letter closes for signing on 14 October 2021. For more information and to sign, https://www.doctors-stand-up-for-vaccination.com/