Health Minister refutes closure claims for NZ's Dargaville Hospital, despite staffing shortages and increased reliance on telehealth.

Health Minister Dr. Shane Reti has refuted claims that Dargaville Hospital in New Zealand is closing, labeling the rumors as "utterly wrong." The hospital faces a significant shortage of doctors, often leaving its emergency department and inpatient ward without medical staff after hours. This has led to increased reliance on telehealth services and transfers to Whangārei Hospital. A nurses' strike occurred in August due to the stress of working without adequate medical support.

October 07, 2024
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