What's gone wrong with our public health?

This article looks at the NZ Public Health System and comes up with the following key findings: In spite of the dedication of health workers, New Zealand faces a big range of serious public health problems: The notion of competition has undermined cooperation in public health - a field where it is vital that people work together; The structure of public health is fragmented; Public health advocates are worried about speaking out publicly, for fear of losing their jobs and funding.