New Zealand's Healthcare System in Crisis: Can New Minister Turn Things Around?
2025-02-17
RNZ on MSN.com
New Zealand's healthcare system is facing a crisis, with the new minister shifting focus from financial issues to addressing GP shortages, long wait times at emergency departments, and improving patient care. The previous minister, Dr Shane Reti, was tackling Health New Zealand's overspending, which reached $130 million a month. With the new minister's priorities, there's hope for change, but can they turn things around and improve the overall healthcare experience for Kiwis, including reducing wait times and increasing access to general practitioners?
