Jersey Set to Save £29m by Preventing Diseases, Says Health Report
2025-02-06
BBC on MSN.com
A new government report reveals that Jersey could potentially save nearly £29m by prioritizing disease prevention measures, reducing the need for costly treatments. According to Prof Peter Bradley, Jersey's director of Public Health, even a modest 5% reduction in preventable diseases could yield significant savings of £28.8m, while a 1% drop could still save £5.7m, highlighting the importance of public health initiatives and preventive care in reducing healthcare costs and improving overall well-being through effective disease management and prevention strategies.
