HARARE – A tense exchange erupted in Parliament on Wednesday between the Ministry of Health and Child Care and the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion over persistent delays in funding for the Premier Service Medical Aid Society (PSMAS), leaving civil servants without timely access to healthcare services.
The issue was brought to the floor by opposition Citizens Coalition for Change MP Tendeukai Matara, who expressed frustration over the lack of progress despite earlier assurances from the Minister of Health and Child Care.
The Deputy Minister of Health, Sleiman Kwidini, responded by explaining that while a deadline had been established for PSMAS, its effectiveness depended on service providers accepting the arrangements.
Kwidini reiterated that PSMAS funding comprises 20% from subscriptions and 80% from the Treasury, with funds needing to be allocated to the Treasury before being directed to PSMAS for timely payments to service providers.
However, Kwidini stated that the Ministry of Health could not provide a specific timeframe, as the release of funds falls under the purview of the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion.
“The contributions are taken to the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion.
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