Health Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (HSACF) voices concern on the increase in fraudulent medico-legal claims and organised crime

Summary:

The Health Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (HSACF) has expressed concern over the increasing number of fraudulent medico-legal claims in the health sector. The forum, comprising civil society, private sector, and public sector stakeholders, met to discuss anti-corruption interventions in the health sector. The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) briefed the forum on medico-legal investigations, which have identified numerous fraudulent claims in different provinces. The SIU reported instances of ghost medical billing, fake claims, and attorneys withholding payments from claimants. The forum urged stakeholders to collaborate in developing prevention measures and called for swift investigation and prosecution of corruption and fraudulent claims. The SIU is working with law enforcement agencies to resolve these issues and prevent further losses to the state.