Minister for Finance and Rural Development, Sir John Thomas Pundari says he is unaware of the statement published yesterday.
He said it appears that the article was written using various sources, including the Public Accounts Committee report tabled in Parliament.
“I have yet to release anything formal. To the best of my knowledge, I am unaware of any culpability on the part of Borneo Pacific, except that we have room for improvement in the procurement and tender process for the supply and distribution of medicines,” said Sir John.
He said the PAC Report was done on the back of diligent work by the Committee and was endorsed by Parliament and, “I am satisfied the Health Minister has embraced it”.
“It is now in the hands of the Health Department to consider its recommendations and action them,” Sir John concluded.