COA frowns on Albay hospitals’ overcrowding as newly built facilities remain idle

State auditors blame poor asset management practices for the non-use of P198 million worth of new hospital facilities in Albay

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Despite overcrowding in Albay’s public hospitals, the new facilities, which cost more than P198 million, have not been operational and were deteriorating even before they could serve patients, something state auditors blamed on poor planning and mismanagement. The COA noted four other buildings at ZMDH, constructed by the Department of Public Works and Highways , that are ready for use but have no electricity. These buildings include the ZMDH’s new Infectious Disease Building, Employees’ Quarters, Chief of Hospital’s Quarters, and the hospital morgue.

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