AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHealth Sector Restructuring: New Caledonia health professionals met at Nouméa City Hall to tackle a strained system marked by rising chronic disease, an ageing population, youth addictions, caregiver shortages, costly medical evacuations and fragile finances, with plans focused on making health jobs more attractive, reorganising care delivery and securing long-term funding. Chronic Care Costs: Officials say nearly 50,000 people are treated for long-term illnesses at an estimated 40 billion francs a year, as the government shifts from “emergencies” (2025) to “restructuring” (2026). Competition Law for Consumers: Congress adopted competition measures to curb abusive practices like excessive pricing and late payments, set payment deadlines at 30 days from invoice issuance, and allow deferred discounts between producers and distributors to help lower prices; some proposed expansions of the Competition Authority’s powers were withdrawn amid employer lobbying. Northern Health Workforce Planning: Burns Lake’s mayor pitched Northern Health on using the College of New Caledonia campus and local hospitals to train heavy equipment and mining operators, aiming to reduce pressure on services as new industrial projects ramp up.
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