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New Zealand’s plan to privatize public hospitals sparks backlash over risks to care quality and equity.
New Zealand is facing scrutiny over plans to involve private firms like Serco in managing public hospitals through public-private partnerships.
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.
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.
Despite government interest in private sector involvement, critics warn such moves could worsen equity and efficiency in public health.
El plan de Nueva Zelanda para privatizar los hospitales públicos despierta una reacción violenta por los riesgos para la calidad y la equidad de la atención.