This made it difficult to sustain many of the new healthcare facilities and services that had been constructed in earlier years. The government was struggling with a large budget deficit and the external bodies that had provided funding for building and equipment costs in the past seemed reluctant to fund the continuing operation of the associated facilities.
The maintenance of newly constructed healthcare facilities and services was hindered by financial constraints. The government encountered challenges due to a large budget deficit, and external funders were hesitant to support ongoing operational costs.