Report malpractice, urges Health Minister

The Minister for Health and HIV/AIDS, Jelta Wong, is urging the general public to report to respective health authorities any activity that is criminal in nature, committed by any health facility.

Minister Wong said Provincial Health Authorities are in place and have powers to investigate claims of malpractice if reported and cited to be genuine.

He outlined that one of the core functions of establishing PHAs across the country is to provide a platform for reports of maladministration and malpractices to be dealt with accordingly.

The allegations can be verified by relevant PHA boards then registered with the Police for investigation.

Minister Wong said the process in place now is to ensure previous cases of mismanaged medical supplies, medical kits and health facilities, amongst other important health incentives, are kept safe for public benefit.

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Frieda Kana