Tairāwhiti primary care crisis ‘the canary in the coal mine’

29th August 2024 | Back to News
Tairāwhiti primary care crisis ‘the canary in the coal mine’
Dr Hiria Nielsen

NZ Doctor - The crisis in Tairāwhiti primary healthcare is another warning of the looming collapse of primary healthcare in New Zealand unless drastic action is taken, says Dr Angus Chambers, Chair of the General Practice Owners Association (GenPro).


“The issues in Tairāwhiti are being seen in other parts of New Zealand, meaning communities are losing their access to general, injury and mental healthcare.”


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