Our public hospitals are already bursting at the seams with an overwhelming number of patients who need admission for multiple ailments.
Fiscal policies are arguably one of the most important items in the toolbox that a government can use to impact public health.
Government spending, taxation and procurement practices enable allocation of resources toward healthcare and addressing social determinants of health, as well as incentivising healthier behaviours.
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