Colonoscopy Crisis in Christchurch | Christchurch News

Ten thousand patients, including over eight thousand high-risk surveillance colonoscopy patients, are stuck in a crushing waitlist at Christchurch Hospital—with some facing delays of up to six months past their scheduled date. A tragic death of a 75-year-old woman after her delayed procedure has spotlighted the crisis. While new patients wait even longer, Health New Zealand is scrambling to fix it: Saturday clinics, rapid testing, private outsourcing, and a two-year expansion project. Yet critics blame broken promises and staffing shortages, as the government vows to stabilize care—but the clock is ticking for thousands waiting. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c567c43dfd259627