Budget 2022 should strengthen public health care in order for citizens to enjoy quick and effective treatment at low costs. Private health care can remain as an alternative for those who can afford it.
By ending its ambivalence towards the protection of IP rights, the government can bridge the gap towards achieving its aspirations to be a globally competitive, high-income knowledge-economy.
The role of the Finance Ministry as well as reporting requirements to the Cabinet, Parliament, and other stakeholders are not clearly stated in the mySalam Fund Order, says the Auditor-General.
The Auditor-General says continuously implementing maintenance programmes without specifying an optimal period of use for medical equipment can be harmful.
Unless the government reviews what it proposes in the health section of the 12MP, this could be a lost opportunity to rebuild, reform and transform our health system into a service that is fit for purpose and future-proofed to meet the challenges of a population facing rising health burdens due to an ongoing crisis of non-communicable diseases, an ageing population, and demands for better quality health care.