New Zealand advocates for health funding consensus and Cancer Centre in Auckland
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Updated Oct 14
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What happened
Todd Stephenson, representing ACT, advocated for a consensus on health funding and proposed Auckland as the location for a National Cancer Centre. Stephenson also pushed for a plan to close the medicines funding gap with Australia by 2033.
From scoop.co.nz
Why it matters
Stephenson noted that New Zealand spends 4.9% of its health budget on medicines, compared to 12.2% in Australia. He stated that 142 modern medicines funded in Australia are currently inaccessible to New Zealanders through Pharmac, including 38% that are cancer medicines.
From scoop.co.nz
Who's involved
- Todd StephensonACT politician advocating for health funding consensus
- Christopher LuxonPrime Minister of New Zealand, involved in proposed funding consensus
- AucklandProposed location for a National Cancer Centre
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The entities involved
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Todd Stephenson
New Zealand politician
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Chris Hipkins
Prime Minister of New Zealand from January to November 2023
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Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister of New Zealand since 2023