Few weeks prior, I began working on a proposed National Health Agenda that I’ve tentatively called: “Triple R” the antidote to Liberia’s daunting Healthcare quagmire. The Hope is to have realistic, achievable, and cost effective national health goals. Here is a quick glance at the Government of Liberia 2015 budget (p. 227):2013-2014 budgetary allotment100-Curative services:2013 2014 budgetary allotment was $18,128,6442014 2015 budgetary allotment was $ 22,395,7682015 2016 budgetary allotment was $ 24,593,606The amounts are gradually increasing to treat diseases every year. Now look at the numbers for preventive services during the same time under review:200-Preventive services:2013-2014 budgetary allotment $5,050,0872014-2015 budgetary allotment $ 2,9549852015-2016 budgetary allotment $ 3,780,868There is an inverse relationship. National health agencies with their international partners MUST spend under 25% of budget on recurring and administrative cost and the rest on program implementation.

Source: Front Page Africa October 29, 2017 18:22 UTC