THE government’s decision to investigate claims of sub-standard maternal healthcare at two of the country’s largest referral hospitals is a step in the right direction. The allegations of poor service, including expectant mothers giving birth unattended, corrupt practices, overcrowding, and inadequate resources, are deeply concerning and warrant immediate attention. The accounts from patients who visited…
Probe must extricate healthcare system from crisis

The government estimates that the country needs more than US$1,6 billion for its health sector to recover.