Central Province Hospital Funding Delay Ignites Parliamentary Debate

A heated debate has erupted in Parliament as members of Parliament and governors from the Central Province are pressing Health Minister Elias Kapavore for answers. They demand to know why funds specifically appropriated for the Central Province Hospital have not yet reached the Provincial Health Authority.

Governor for Central Province, Rufina Peter, raised a supplementary question during the parliamentary session. She recalled a specific instance during her tenure when she authorized the disbursement of K15 million to the Central Province Health Authority. However, she noted that this significant sum was never made available to the authority, highlighting a persistent issue with fund accessibility.

The lack of financial resources for the hospital has become a critical point of contention, with provincial leaders emphasizing the urgent need for the allocated funds to ensure the smooth operation and development of healthcare services in the region. The parliamentary session saw intense exchanges as the Central Province representatives sought a clear explanation and a resolution to the funding delay.

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Recall that only once during my time in office that I signed for K15 million to be disbursed to Central Province Health Authority (CPHA), however that money was not made available.