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Hospital Boards Act, 2003

An Act establishing boards to govern and manage public hospitals in Sierra Leone.

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Summary

The Hospital Boards Act, 2003 provides for the establishment of hospital boards to govern and manage public (government) hospitals in Sierra Leone. The aim is to give hospitals a measure of local management and accountability for the delivery of hospital services.

The Act provides for the constitution and composition of hospital boards, their functions and powers in running the hospitals, their relationship with the Ministry of Health, and their financial administration. It is part of the framework for the organisation of public health services.

Main provisions

  • Establishes boards to govern and manage public hospitals.
  • Provides for the composition of hospital boards.
  • Confers functions and powers for the management of hospitals.
  • Provides for the boards' relationship with the Ministry of Health.
  • Provides for the financial administration of hospitals.