The Health Services Division had sought approval for a project to implement
various activities aimed at reducing the transmission and death rates of
tuberculosis, HIV and malaria. Approval was also sought for a project to reduce
illness and deaths related to maternal and newborn health and major
noncommunicable diseases. Despite their importance, the Executive Committee of
the National Economic Council (ECNEC) returned the two development projects in
the health sector. Concerns over corrup...