NPHCDA Report Reveals Corruption Risks in Healthcare

The report on the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) outlines disturbing findings regarding corruption risks and systemic issues within the agency. Conducted in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), the review assesses the implementation of the 2015 Corruption Risk Assessment (CRA) and Integrated Plan.

It identifies fundamental structural problems, including weak enforcement and fragmented governance, which impede accountability. The report highlights the incomplete rollout of primary healthcare policies and the persistent overlap of mandates that create opportunities for corruption.

It emphasizes the vulnerability of frontline healthcare services to corruption and service failures due to poor work ethics and inadequate supervision. Despite some financial management improvements, risks remain, particularly concerning late fund disbursements and infrastructural gaps.

The report calls for urgent reforms to address these issues and enhance the operational integrity of the NPHCDA.