The Government says the current health workforce has a shortfall of eight-thousand nurses, doctors and other health professionals On Tuesday Health Minister Ayesha Verall unveiled The Health Workforce Plan, which outlines the strategy to plug the gaps in the health workforce. An estimated 1600 more health professionals will be needed every year until 2032 to keep up with population growth . The National Party health spokesperson Dr Shane Reti says it offers little comfort to those who have waited years on surgical wait-lists. Joining me now is Greens co-leader Marama Davidson...
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