Epidemiologist Michael Baker says a drug-resistant fungus that kills about one-third of the people it infects, can be eliminated.
Te Whatu Ora has confirmed a person in New Zealand has the Candida auris fungus.
The fungus causes persistent fever and chills, and can't be treated with nomal anti-fungul medication.
Professor Baker says it's not something the health system needs right now.
He spoke to Kim Hill.
