Despite what political leaders say, New Zealand's health workforce is in crisis – but it's the same everywhere else

  • Written by: Paula Lorgelly, Professor of Health Economics, University of Auckland
Despite what political leaders say, New Zealand's health workforce is in crisis – but it's the same everywhere elseMario Tama/Getty Images

Earlier this week, New Zealand health minister Andrew Little stated what most who work in health already know.

Healthcare is all about people – the people being cared for and the people doing the caring.

Population growth, ageing and a pandemic mean there is no shortage of those needing care, but in New Zealand and...

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