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New Zealand’s health minister accused doctors of unethical strike plans, sparking backlash over unsafe conditions and underfunding.
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.
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.
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.
Critics accused the government of misleading the public and deflecting blame from systemic underfunding.
El ministro de salud de Nueva Zelanda acusó a los médicos de planes de huelga poco éticos, lo que provocó una reacción violenta por las condiciones inseguras y la falta de financiamiento.