13 July 2021
Smithton is a world away from his birthplace in rural Pakistan, but Ochre Health’s new GP feels instantly at home.
“I’ve just moved here and I’m enjoying it, Dr Syed Kazmi said.
“I’m a village man myself. I grew up in a village, and studied in a village, before I went to medical school in the city. I walk every day and it’s very friendly, everybody says hello and I’m starting to connect with people.”
He’s also delighted to find a culturally inclusive, permanent home for his young family.
“During hospital training I had to move around, which wasn’t great. I couldn’t get to know people or follow them up properly. That’s why I decided to become a GP, so I can know people and follow their progress.”
Tasmanian Labor
Commitment to delivering Integrated Maternity services
Only Labor is working for Tasmanians to deliver better health outcomes
A majority Labor Government will always support the Mersey Community Hospital.
Labor Leader Rebecca White said Labor’s plan for the Mersey will transform the hospital into a National Centre for Rural Health and Integrated Maternity Care.
“The Mersey Community Hospital is a crucial part of Tasmania’s health system and Labor will always support it,” Ms White said.
“Labor’s Health Action Plan will deliver maternity services back to the Mersey and make it a National Centre for Rural Health and Integrated Maternity Care.
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Labor will bring back essential health services including maternity and permanent medical staff to Mersey Community Hospital
Tasmanian Labor
Labor will expand clinical services and establish the Mersey as a National Centre for Rural Health and Integrated Maternity Care
Labor will ensure high-quality clinical care for the north-west community
Only Labor is working for Tasmanians to deliver better health outcomes
The Mersey Community Hospital will be transformed into a National Centre for Rural Health and Integrated Maternity Care under a Majority Labor Government.
Labor Leader Rebecca White said Labor’s vision would see the Mersey Hospital take advantage of its unique position as a national leader in high-quality clinical care, build on its regional and rural health workforce and deliver additional funding for building upgrades.
Tasmanian Labor
Financial strategy for the Mersey based on unrealistic assumptions
Another example of the Liberals’ disregard for Tasmanians living on the North West Coast
The future funding for the Mersey Community Hospital is in doubt, with figures revealed today showing a shortfall of nearly $100 million.
Shadow Treasurer David O’Byrne said Labor raised concerns about the funding model two years ago, yet the government had done nothing to shore up the hospital’s future funding.
“There is significant risk that the funding provided for the Mersey by the Commonwealth will dry up before the end of the funding period, leaving the future of the hospital in doubt.