Can the Govt staff their $164m promise to boost urgent, after-hours care? | Stuff.co.nz
The Budget is just days away, but the Government’s already opening the vault, and health was Sunday’s lucky recipient.
The Prime Minister unveiled a $164 million package to turbocharge urgent and after‑hours care, pledging five new 24/7 facilities nationwide. But critics say they won’t be able to staff this promise, and some of the most vulnerable areas are left off the list. Senior reporter Juliet Speedy has the details. | Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2JPg8oB
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