What’s in store for health with a Labour-led govt in power?

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What’s in store for health with a Labour-led govt in power?

Liane
Topham-Kindley
Additional reporting by Virginia McMillan
Dancing
Free health checks for older patients is a priority for the new Labour-led government

The country has a new health minister and a possible new direction for health following the completion of post-election coalition talks between Labour, New Zealand First and the Greens. The coalition government has already outlined its priorities for health, some of which have a direct impact on primary care. Liane Topham-Kindley and Virginia McMillan consider the changes ahead and gauge reaction from GPs and primary care leaders

Teen health checks for all Year 9 students, Rotovegas Youth Health clinical leader Tania Pinfold says the pro­posal for teen health checks has great potential. But in order to succeed, it will r, Dancing Fraser, Free health checks for older patients is a priority for the new Labour-led government