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flag New Zealand’s plan to privatize public hospitals sparks backlash over risks to care quality and equity.

flag New Zealand is facing scrutiny over plans to involve private firms like Serco in managing public hospitals through public-private partnerships. flag Health commentator Ian Powell criticized the idea, calling it a "perfumed turd," citing poor outcomes from similar models in England’s NHS, including higher costs and substandard care. flag Evidence from a privatized Birmingham hospital and a costly rebuild in New Zealand’s Buller region supports concerns that private management prioritizes profit over quality. flag Despite government interest in private sector involvement, critics warn such moves could worsen equity and efficiency in public health.

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