Media Statement from Canterbury District Health Board CEO David Meates
Commenting on the decision released today by the Acting Director-General of Health, Andrew Bridgman re the structure of
the South Island neurosurgery services, Canterbury District Health Board chief executive, David Meates says, “we are
pleased to see a focus on South Island neurosurgery and the commitment to longer term planning and investment which
includes Canterbury.
“Clearly there is a lot of work to be done and we will work with other DHBs to ensure that the South Island has a robust
and sustainable neurological service that all communities will benefit from,” says David Meates.
The full report is available through the Ministry of Health's website:
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