Councils tasked with service delivery, not political oversight, Haleem states

Abdul Razzaq Haleem, CEO of Male' City Group of Hospitals, stated that local councils are not legally mandated to hold the government accountable, dismissing opposition claims as politically motivated misinformation. Speaking at the inauguration of the PNC campaign office for Galolhu South, he said the Decentralization Act requires councils to cooperate with the central government, not function as oversight bodies. He noted that councils are entrusted with delivering primary healthcare services, but currently these are provided by ministries and state-owned enterprises. A GP clinic recently opened in Malé to strengthen community healthcare. Haleem argued that effective implementation of council responsibilities requires alignment with national development policies and supported electing the PNC candidate.

Abdul Razzaq Haleem, CEO of Male' City Group of Hospitals, stated that local councils are not legally mandated to hold the government accountable, dismissing opposition claims as politically motivated misinformation. Speaking at the inauguration of the PNC campaign office for Galolhu South, he said the Decentralization Act requires councils to cooperate with the central government, not function as oversight bodies. He noted that councils are entrusted with delivering primary healthcare services, but currently these are provided by ministries and state-owned enterprises. A GP clinic recently opened in Malé to strengthen community healthcare. Haleem argued that effective implementation of council responsibilities requires alignment with national development policies and supported electing the PNC candidate.

Abdul Razzaq Haleem, CEO of Male' City Group of Hospitals, stated that local councils are not legally mandated to hold the government accountable, dismissing opposition claims as politically motivated misinformation. Speaking at the inauguration of the PNC campaign office for Galolhu South, he said the Decentralization Act requires councils to cooperate with the central government, not function as oversight bodies. He noted that councils are entrusted with delivering primary healthcare services, but currently these are provided by ministries and state-owned enterprises. A GP clinic recently opened in Malé to strengthen community healthcare. Haleem argued that effective implementation of council responsibilities requires alignment with national development policies and supported electing the PNC candidate.

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