Stakeholders in the health sector has called on Lagos state government to ensure early disbursement, increased partnership and inclusion of stakeholders in the 2017 budget.
This call was made at a media round table organised by MamaYe.
The event which had journalists, state health workers and other stakeholders in attendance assessed the performance of the Lagos state government in implementing the 2016 budget.
The score card which made use of four indicators; transparency, participation, adequate resource allocation and budget release was presented by the Lagos state coordinator of MamaYe, Adenike Badiora.
On transparency, the state government scored fairly in areas of annual publication of state’s account, adherence to budget timetable, public availability of budget and timely release of fund to Ministry of Health.
Further, the state government was scored high for its inclusion of communities and civil society in budget planning, state allocation of counterpart fund for Midwives Service Scheme and timely release of budget to health service commission.
Meanwhile, the state was on the low in per capita health budget which was significantly less than a dollar per person in a year as well as capital budget release to Primary Health Care Board, PHCB, and Ministry of Health Headquarters.
Speaking on the scorecard, Adenike while lauding the state government for its improvement over the 2015 assessment urged the Akinwumi Ambode-led government to look into the lapses identified.
Commenting, the Chairperson, LASAM Advocacy sub-committee highlighted the areas that need more focus.
‘’Data has indicated that the government is doing well but they can do more.
‘’The government need to do more in areas of allocation of adequate resource, ensure timely release of at least 70% of allocated fund and more inclusion of CSOs in budget planning.
‘’We also advise the government ensure stability in the management of the primary health care board and embrace more people as partners in progress.’’
This call was made at a media round table organised by MamaYe.
The event which had journalists, state health workers and other stakeholders in attendance assessed the performance of the Lagos state government in implementing the 2016 budget.
The score card which made use of four indicators; transparency, participation, adequate resource allocation and budget release was presented by the Lagos state coordinator of MamaYe, Adenike Badiora.
On transparency, the state government scored fairly in areas of annual publication of state’s account, adherence to budget timetable, public availability of budget and timely release of fund to Ministry of Health.
Further, the state government was scored high for its inclusion of communities and civil society in budget planning, state allocation of counterpart fund for Midwives Service Scheme and timely release of budget to health service commission.
Meanwhile, the state was on the low in per capita health budget which was significantly less than a dollar per person in a year as well as capital budget release to Primary Health Care Board, PHCB, and Ministry of Health Headquarters.
Speaking on the scorecard, Adenike while lauding the state government for its improvement over the 2015 assessment urged the Akinwumi Ambode-led government to look into the lapses identified.
Commenting, the Chairperson, LASAM Advocacy sub-committee highlighted the areas that need more focus.
‘’Data has indicated that the government is doing well but they can do more.
‘’The government need to do more in areas of allocation of adequate resource, ensure timely release of at least 70% of allocated fund and more inclusion of CSOs in budget planning.
‘’We also advise the government ensure stability in the management of the primary health care board and embrace more people as partners in progress.’’