Health Corporations to be abolished

The cabinet has decided to abolish all Health Service Corporations, and bring the operation of their health service facilities under the administration of Ministry of Health and Family.

The President’s Office said that this decision was made after discussion at yesterday's cabinet meeting.

Speaking at the discussions, all members noted their observation that, in consideration of the past three years’ experience, several challenges had to be confronted in delivering health service to the general public under corporate policy. The Corporation Boards were not constituted according to existing requirements, the Board members changed frequently, and management of the companies was not consistent.

At today’s Cabinet meeting, the members also decided that all procedures preceding the abolition of Health Service Corporations will be followed in accordance with legal advice, and as pertaining to applicable rules and regulations.