新西兰计划削减21个公共卫生角色,引起人们对大流行病和备灾问题的关切。 New Zealand plans to cut 21 public health roles, sparking concerns over pandemic and disaster readiness.

新西兰卫生部提议在其公共卫生机构内削减21个作用,包括将应急管理小组从11个职位削减至2个职位,将毛利人公共卫生小组从6个职位削减至2个职位。 The New Zealand Ministry of Health is proposing to cut 21 roles within its Public Health Agency, including slashing the emergency management team from 11 to two positions and the Māori public health team from six to two. 这些变化受到预算限制的驱动,引起了公共服务协会和公共卫生专家的批评,他们警告说,专门知识的丧失破坏了该国对流行病、与气候有关的灾害以及长期存在的卫生不平等的准备,特别是对毛利人而言。 The changes, driven by budget constraints, have drawn criticism from the Public Service Association and public health experts who warn the loss of specialized expertise undermines the country’s preparedness for pandemics, climate-related disasters, and persistent health inequities, especially for Māori. 工作人员协商将于12月22日结束,预计将在2026年4月前实施。 Staff consultations end December 22, with implementation expected by April 2026.