KANCHIBIYA PF MP Sunday Chanda has called for the timely release of funds for the recently signed US$427 million health infrastructure development and maintenance contract. Government recently signed a three-year contract with NMS Infrastructure Ltd for the construction of five level-one hospitals and 120 health centres across the country at a cost $427.2 million. In a statement, Tuesday, Chanda said the success of the initiative largely depended on the timely release of funds. “Urgency and Call for Timely Release of Funds. While the initiative is commendable, its success will largely depend on the timely release of funds. We call upon technocrats, particularly in the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Health, to ensure that fund disbursement matches the urgency of...

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