Budget 2024 contained nothing of significance to support the health needs of older New Zealanders, who are the largest users of the under-pressure health system, says chief executive of Alzheimers NZ Catherine Hall.
Data from govt health research agency Institute of Environmental Science & Research (ESR) shows the number of hospitalisations from severe respiratory illness, including acute conditions such as COVID-19, influenza, and RSV last year, peaked at levels .