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Chorus of calls for restructuring of health sector, more funding 

With the Simpson review’s final report expected soon, two PHO chief executives have proposed a radical restructure of the health system 

After-hours GP criticised over failure in care of man whose medical notes were not available 

People who work general practice are being invited to share their experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic in an academic study 

New Zealand researchers are developing a COVID-19 medicine based on ACE2, a human enzyme which is key to the new coronavirus’ cell-entry mechanism 

A new survey has confirmed the employment downturn and feelings of anxiety and uncertainty caused in general practice by the COVID-19 pandemic

Seven per cent of ProCare Health practices could close by July, leaving tens of thousands of patients in the lurch and destroying scores of health-worker jobs

Seven per cent of ProCare Health practices could close by July, leaving tens of thousands of patients in the lurch and destroying scores of health-worker jobs

Counties Manukau DHB was set to fund a new scheme for long-term conditions care – until COVID-19 put a stop to it