UDC gov’t has deteriorated health system-Saleshando
Friday, November 14, 2025 | 150 Views |
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In his response to the State of Nation Address (SONA) on Wednesday, he exposed challenges burdening the system.
Amongst these Saleshando noted that health care service providers are short staffed and overburdened, facilities still have a dire shortage of commodities, equipment and supplies, those seeking help are still subjected to long queues and long waiting periods to see specialists, and there is still no culture of accountability.
The P300 million internal roads tender is a case study. A bidder’s complaint revealed alleged irregularities. A tribunal ordered a re-evaluation.The council and the initial winner appealed to the High Court. Now, the Ministry of Local Government and Traditional Affairs, frustrated by the delay, writes to the council suggesting the tender be cancelled, and an alternative procurement model be explored, while the matter is still before the courts....