Ministry of Health launches service delivery standards and client charter, signals dismissals for absenteeism

The Ministry of Health launched the Health Service Delivery Standards and Client Charter for 2025-2030 at its headquarters, a document setting out patients' rights and performance standards for public health facilities. Permanent Secretary Dr Diana Atwine said the government would act against absenteeism and low output among health workers and that names of staff recommended for dismissal had already been received, according to the Daily Monitor.