The Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) review conducted on a quarterly basis by the East New Britain Provincial Health Authority (ENBPHA) is significantly improving the daily performance of health programs within budget constraints. 

The health authority recently concluded its third-quarter review for the month of October at the Hamamas Hotel in Rabaul District, where key performance indicators (KPIs) for curative services, public health, corporate services, and executive management were thoroughly evaluated.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Ako Yap, a strong advocate for these regular evaluations, emphasized the necessity of reviewing KPIs that align directly with executive Key Result Areas (KRAs).

“Reviews held is very important for us in the health sector to provide a clear insight into the activities and programs implemented and allow us to keep improving on our performance and indicators.”

The three quarterly reviews completed so far show marked progress in accountability, resource allocation, success indicators, and overall tracking of health targets.

Despite severe budget reductions in the recent supplementary budget, Dr. Yap commended external partners and donors for maintaining their financial support during the current economic strain.

“We cannot operate without funding to accomplish KRAs and having our donors and partners is something we must be grateful for who sustain the ongoing operations despite the government not enabling funding.”

Moving forward, a primary priority for the ENBPHA is updating and renewing its Corporate Plan 2022–2026, a critical roadmap for coordinating and delivering effective clinical and rural healthcare services across the province.