Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton, is rubbishing allegations that the government is mismanaging the finances earmarked for repairs to public health facilities.
The allegations were made by Opposition Spokesperson on Health, Dr. Alfred Dawes.
According to Dr. Dawes, Bustamante Hospital for Children is but one example of the health facilities facing repair challenges.
Pointing to air conditioning issues, which were revealed have been
He says continue to plague the hospital despite the availability of funds to fix the units.
But speaking on Nationwide at Five on Tuesday, Dr. Tufton dismissed the claim.
Dr. Tufton says his opposition counterpart should not make allegations on the issues taking place in the health system in an attempt to score political points.
Meanwhile, Dr. Tufton says he’s ready to discuss solutions to the challenges being faced in the health sector with Dr. Dawes.
Dr. Christopher Tufton, Health and Wellness Minister speaking on Nationwide at Five on Tuesday.