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25/09/25
Broken Scanners, Exhausted Staff
Inside the Unravelling of Public Radiology and Medical Imaging
Introduction
Radiology services are a critical part of New Zealand’s public healthcare system, providing essential diagnostic services to patients.
But APEX is alarmed that Te Whatu Ora / Health New Zealand’s public radiology services have never been under such sustained pressure. This report details how radiology services are unravelling from the perspective of those who work in the system.
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