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Sajid Javid says he would not replicate the NHS anywhere else in the world as it needs to address its 'failings'.
The former health secretary warned of 'fundamental flaws' in the health service and said the Australian version was 'a lot better'.
His tribute to the Australian model - in which everyone is entitled to free healthcare but the wealthy can either pay extra or take out private cover - will alarm those who think the NHS should remain taxpayer-funded.
He said: 'Would I replicate the NHS anywhere else? No, I wouldn't.
'I think as a universal healthcare system it tries to do a lot but it's failing on a lot of counts in terms of outcomes.
Sajid Javid (pictured in July 2022) says he would not replicate the NHS anywhere else in the world as it needs to address its 'failings'
His tribute to the Australian model - in which everyone is entitled to free healthcare but the wealthy can either pay extra or take out private cover - will alarm those who think the NHS should remain taxpayer-funded (stock photo)
Under Australia's Medicare system, everyone is entitled to free health care but Australians on higher incomes can choose between paying an extra two per cent levy to help fund the system or take our private cover. Most choose private cover (stock photo)
'And I could talk about all the reasons why - I've written about it, I've talked about it - but I think there's some fundamental flaws in the NHS model.
'I think the Australian model, for example, is a lot better. I'm not saying it's perfect, but it's a lot better than the NHS model.
'And I think whichever government is in office in the next few years will really need to tackle that issue and be honest about some of the challenges that the NHS sees, its failings, and why so many people are queueing for
