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Study Reveals Urgent Need for Migraine Care Reform

8/12/2025

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Migraine sufferers in Aotearoa New Zealand face daunting challenges, as a recent study reveals. Co-author Dr. Jonathan Kennedy points to high healthcare costs, scarce specialists, and lengthy wait times that obstruct timely treatment, particularly for marginalized communities. This urgent research calls for a transformation in primary health care to ensure equitable access for all.

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Migraine sufferers in Aotearoa New Zealand face daunting challenges, as a recent study reveals. Co-author Dr. Jonathan Kennedy points to high healthcare costs, scarce specialists, and lengthy wait times that obstruct timely treatment, particularly for marginalized communities. This urgent research calls for a transformation in primary health care to ensure equitable access for all.