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New Zealand stands at a crossroads in medicine access. Advances in science, shifts in global policy, and growing patient advocacy are demanding a new kind of conversation - one that is inclusive, strategic, and future-focused.

When I reflect on over 40 years of managing eczema, a condition also known as contact dermatitis, I often wonder: how different would my life be if, in my childhood, the focus had been on addressing the cause rather than treating the effects? Would I still need to watch what I eat, monitor my stress levels, or carefully select what I put on my skin? My guess is no.

Living with eczema can be exhausting – physically and emotionally. The itch, discomfort, and unpredictability of flare-ups can take a...