Pharmac Director Dr. Anthony Jordan resigns over Treaty of Waitangi directive conflict.
Pharmac Director Dr. Anthony Jordan has resigned after the New Zealand government directed him to stop factoring the Treaty of Waitangi into Pharmac's decisions. Jordan disagreed with the directive, stating he could not work for the agency in good conscience. In response, Associate Health Minister David Seymour expects Pharmac to focus on delivering improved health outcomes based on data and evidence, aligning with its statutory responsibilities.
July 19, 2024
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