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flag New Zealand’s health minister accused doctors of unethical strike plans, sparking backlash over unsafe conditions and underfunding.

flag On 17 October 2025, New Zealand Health Minister Simeon Brown accused senior doctors of ethically crossing a line by planning strike action involving non-acute care, just days before a nationwide public sector strike. flag The claim, made at the ASMS Annual Conference, drew sharp criticism from medical professionals and bioethicists, who argued that poor funding, staffing shortages, and unsafe working conditions have undermined patient care. flag Experts, including Dr. Elizabeth Fenton of Otago University, stated that advocating for safer working environments is an ethical duty and that strikes may be justified when staff and patient safety are at risk. flag Critics accused the government of misleading the public and deflecting blame from systemic underfunding.

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