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June 24, 2024
<p>The government announced cancer drug funding on Monday, which was met with support from the Breast Cancer foundation, who say the funding will significantly benefit those currently struggling with cancer. </p> <p>The announcement was met with some criticism, as it was a campaign promise for the National party last year, but was absent in last month’s budget. This led to some uncertainty around how the funding would be provided if at all. </p> <p>Wire host Castor spoke to chief executive of the Breast Cancer Foundation, Ah-Leen Rayner about the funding, how it will benefit patients, and potential improvements for the future.</p><img src="https://feeds.95bfm.com/link/16695/16723969.gif" height="1" width="1"/>
June 24, 2024
<p>On Sunday the government announced new measures to combat increased rates of youth offending. Along with increased police presence on Queen Street, they also promised the introduction of military style boot camps for youth offenders. </p> <p>Military style boot camps have been implemented several times in Aotearoa, to minimal success. They have been met with criticism for their failure to address the root issues of youth offending, and the high rates of reconviction. </p> <p>The government has also met recent criticism for its cuts in the public sector, particularly for ACT party leader David Seymour’s comments that more cuts should be expected. </p> <p>In our weekly catchup with the National Party, Wire host Castor spoke to MP Tom Rutherford about the boot camps proposal and the impact of cuts in the public sector.</p><img src="https://feeds.95bfm.com/link/16695/16723968.gif" height="1" width="1"/>
June 24, 2024
<p>As part of their pledge to fund 13 new cancer drugs the coalition government has given Pharmac at least $600 million.</p> <p>This is welcome news to the 330,000 patients that are currently on the waiting list for medicines on Pharmac’s Options for Investment List.</p> <p>I spoke to the chair of Patient Voice Aotearoa about the current state of Pharmac’s process, funding and what other reforms are needed on top of the recent changes. </p> <p>Patient Voice Aotearoa is a collective of patients, caregivers, whanau, advocates and charitable organisations that campaign for the rights of New Zealand patients.</p> <p>I began by asking about the state of Pharmac funding prior to the developments.</p><img src="https://feeds.95bfm.com/link/16695/16723970.gif" height="1" width="1"/>
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