Political manifesto
As the election draws near, we are calling on the next Government to make heart and lung health a national priority. We want investment in prevention, early intervention, and equitable access to care.
Every year, thousands of New Zealanders die from heart disease and respiratory illness, yet our health system continues to ignore the real life impact.
There has been a lack of investment in infrastructure and workforce for decades, and that needs to change.
The Cardiac and Respiratory Foundation NZ is calling on the next New Zealand Government to make heart and lung health a national priority from day one.
The decisions made in the next term of Government will determine whether New Zealand continues to fall behind, or whether we finally invest in prevention, early intervention, and equitable access to care.
These are practical, evidence-based actions that will save lives, reduce pressure on the health system, and improve quality of life for thousands of New Zealanders.