Health ministry faces mounting pressure

Appearing before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Government Assurances, Acting Permanent Secretary and Accounting Officer, Mareko Ramotsababa, said the ministry continues to face mounting pressure as it seeks to improve healthcare delivery nationwide while fulfilling promises made to lawmakers.

Ramotsababa told the committee that despite ongoing efforts to strengthen the health sector, the ministry is operating in an increasingly demanding environment characterised by growing service needs and limited resources. "The demand for healthcare services continues to increase, placing significant pressure on available resources and infrastructure," he said.