Dr Tufton to table accountability report on public health agencies

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton says he will be presenting a report to Parliament outlining the progress made under the health sector’s Accountability Framework.

The 50-page report will detail the performance of 13 public bodies, assessed against at least 18 governance requirements, alongside patient feedback.

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On June 19, the ministry signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with regional health authorities (RHAs) and other public health bodies to commence implementation of the comprehensive Accountability Framework. The initiative seeks to address administrative performance and accountability shortcomings across the public health sector.