Some patients needing chemotherapy will be able to receive treatment in Whanganui in the future, rather than travelling to Palmerston North.
Health Minister David Clark's announcement of $2.8 million for the Whanganui District Health Board (DHB) is part of the Government's $300 million package of priority health funding.
"For Whanganui, $2 million has been set aside to extend the Waimarino Health Centre," Clark said.
![Health Minister David Clark has announced $2.8 million for Whanganui District Health Board projects.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/FHRHHDN7SGNNTSJTFDBYUCDXFQ.jpg?auth=de6c6fdcbb8c0debf64924c3edacfeea520a2794550e41bdf88f31005a1b269e&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
"This collaborative project involving Whanganui DHB, Healthy Families and Ruapehu Whanau Transformational Programme will support community wellness initiatives.