A GP and owner of an after hours medical centre says Canterbury’s health crisis extends beyond Christchurch Hospital. Chambers said the Government was investing in reforming the health system, but “front line” health services needed the investment. JOHN KIRK-ANDERSON/Stuff Christchurch GP Vanessa Weenink says more investment is needed in the primary sector to address the health system crisis. Mana Whenua ki Waitaha, a group representing Māori health interests in Canterbury, was extremely concerned about the state of the health system, chair Michelle Turrall said. Those in the group often warned whānau “don’t step into the health system unless you have someone with you, to support you, and to be an advocate”.

Source: Stuff June 01, 2022 09:40 UTC