The Provincial Health Authorities (Amendment) Bill 2023, which was introduced in Parliament on Wednesday by the Prime Minister and acting Health Minister, James Marape, bridges that gap.
Principal legal officer of the National Department of Health, Margret Asinimbu, pointed out the disconnect, which impedes on effective health service delivery.
Speaking during the swearing in of the nine board members of the Morobe Provincial Health Authority yesterday, Asinimbu highlighted the role of the ex officio member and provincial administrator, Max Bruten.