August 08, 2009: A viewpoint titled ‘Devolution reform’ by Sania Nishtar has been published in The News International. Full text is accessible at Viewpoints
Context: The fate of the devolution initiative (local government system) is undecided and is impacting the functioning of every sector including health. Opinions are based on anecdotal reports, perceptions and observations. This comment is aimed at drawing attention to the need for impartiality and evidence-guiding decision making in relation to a way forward.