A Health System That Defies Logic

The high number of complaints about service delivery in the health sector is alarming. No wonder in a country where health services are provided by government for free, a high number of people are resorting to medical aid and private clinics and hospitals. It is clear no serious-minded person would want to put his or her live in the hands of government nurses or doctors. Those who can afford prefer to visit private health facilities where the service is much better. 

The fact that the majority of people who have the means continue to run to private hospitals and clinics should be seen as a shame to the public health service. It is the responsibility of the minister in charge to ensure that government health facilities deliver services that truly reflect the billions spent to purchase world class facilities, buildings, and personnel.