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Samoan Government Operates Private Hospital with Politically Linked Ownership Structure

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 20

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The government of Samoa operates a private hospital whose structure involves the Samoan government and the Human Rights Protection Party. The ownership structure includes 60% ownership by relatives of members of parliament and friends of the government of the day. The remaining 40% of the capital is owned by an overseas pharmacist. The facility was initially intended for patients in Savaii, with plans to expand services to Upolu later.

From samoaobserver.ws

Why it matters

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The setup raises questions regarding the financing, risk assumption, and transparency of the venture. The structure allows the entity to order medical supplies from a single source and control prices and treatments in Samoa. This arrangement has drawn scrutiny regarding potential conflicts of interest due to the involvement of the Faatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi Government.

From samoaobserver.ws

Who's involved

SamoaSovereign state where the government operates and the hospital is based.
governmentThe administrative body of Samoa that operates the private hospital.
Human Rights Protection PartyThe Samoan political party whose members are involved in the hospital's ownership.
parliamentThe legislative body whose members are tied to the hospital's ownership structure.

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