Govt's Poor Treatment Of Health Prompts Resignation
The resignation of an Auckland District Health Board member because he's so disgusted at the Government's lack of
funding and support to boards shows how badly the Government is misreading the importance of health services, National's
Health spokesperson Roger Sowry said today.
"This is the second resignation from the board this year over health funding and it illustrates the absolute frustration
and difficulties boards are having in dealing with a Government intent on forcing boards to cut health services or run
up deficits.
"The Government needs to act urgently to stop its reformed system from collapsing, and take responsibility for funding
troubles affecting boards throughout the country.
"Last week the same board's chairman and chief executive went public with their concerns about lack of funding. Defying
the Minister they said they wouldn't be gagged from telling the public exactly how badly funding cuts will affect
services.
"This resignation is the sad result of the Government refusing to take responsibility for health and at the same time
trying to keep what's really going on from the public," Mr Sowry said.
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