Australian PM Albanese boosts hospital funding by $1.7B to ease wait times amid pressure.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $1.7 billion increase in funding for public hospitals, marking a 12% boost that raises total funding to $33.91 billion by 2026. The funds aim to reduce waiting times, manage emergency room waits, and address ambulance ramping. The deal is a one-year agreement due to upcoming elections and comes as hospitals face pressure from an aging population and ongoing COVID-19 impacts.

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