HALIFAX – Today at Health Committee, NSNDP MLAs pushed the Houston government to provide clear, updated information to Nova Scotians on the state of health care.

Things are not going in the right direction, according to new information released through a Freedom of Information Request that shows more infants need primary care. The number of newborns without a family doctor increased to 1,585 in 2024. That’s 22 per cent of all babies born last year, up from 16 per cent in 2023.

“A health home with a dedicated doctor, nurse practitioner, or other primary care provider following your health care isn’t just optional; it’s key to ensuring the best care for each Nova Scotian,” said NSNDP Health Critic Rod Wilson. “Nova Scotians need that resource …

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