By Zoila Palma: Opposition Leader Tracy Panton has called for transparency and accountability in the rollout of National Health Insurance (NHI), while emphasizing the need to maintain and strengthen public healthcare facilities across Belize.
Addressing healthcare during her Independence Day speech, Panton said national health insurance could support Belize’s progress toward universal coverage but stressed that implementation must meet high standards of accountability.
“Health care must reflect our commitment to dignity and opportunity,” Panton said.
Panton stated that NHI could help move the country closer to universal healthcare coverage, while raising concerns about the management of contracts and the continued support of public hospitals, polyclinics, and community health facilities.
“National Health Insurance can move Belize closer to universal coverage, but its rollout must meet the promised gold standard for transparency and accountability,” she declared.
She also warned against neglecting existing public healthcare institutions as private contracts expand, stating, “As private contracts expand, public hospitals, polyclinics and community health facilities must not be neglected.”
The post Opposition Leader calls for transparency and accountability in National Health Insurance rollout appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com.
By Zoila Palma: Opposition Leader Tracy Panton has called for transparency and accountability in the rollout of National Health Insurance (NHI), while emphasizing the need to maintain and strengthen public healthcare facilities across Belize. Addressing healthcare during her Independence Day speech, Panton said national health insurance could support Belize’s progress toward universal coverage but stressed
The post Opposition Leader calls for transparency and accountability in National Health Insurance rollout appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com.