Following the announcement of major structural reform of the New Zealand health system in April, the health allocation budget 2021 has been announced.
- An extra $200 million over four years to Pharmac for more medicines, treatments, and personal medical devices for sick New Zealanders.
- $486 million to begin the transition to Health NZ and health reforms.
- $2.7 billion additional support over four years for District Health Boards, contributing to a 45 percent increase to health funding since the Government took office in 2017.
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