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Health overspending 'will damage reserves' if not tackled

Chief minister says overspending cannot continue at current trajectory

Continuing to overspend on health will damage the Island's reserves if not tackled, according to the chief minister.

Alfred Cannan previously said Manx Care must come in on budget after forecasting a £16.8m overspend.

The healthcare provider has since announced a series of service cuts, including restrictions to elective surgery and out of hours social work.

Mr Cannan, who's also currently acting health minister, says the overspending can't continue:

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