ENGA PHA 2026 BUDGET BOOK SUBMISSION

In August 2025, the Enga Provincial Health Authority (EPHA) achieved a major milestone with the successful preparation and submission of its 2026 budget plan. This accomplishment reflects the Authority’s commitment to transparency, accountability, & delivery of quality health services to the people of Enga Province.

The 2026 budget book, carefully compiled by the Enga PHA Corporate Services Directorate, demonstrates both sound financial stewardship and forward-looking health sector planning. It captures the key expenditure areas necessary to maintain essential services and expand health coverage in line with national health priorities and the needs of the province’s communities.

The budget submission encompasses four major components:

1.      Personal Emolument (PE)

This section ensures that the salaries and allowances of health workers—from frontline nurses and community health workers to administrative staff and medical officers—are adequately provided for. In a province where human resources are vital for reaching remote communities, the PE budget underscores EPHA’s recognition of its workforce as the backbone of service delivery. The plan accounts for existing staff, newly recruited health professionals, and critical support positions to sustain operations.

2.   Goods and Services (G&S)

The G&S component covers the operational costs required to keep the health system functioning efficiently. This includes the procurement of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, fuel for ambulance and outreach vehicles, utilities, and essential equipment. By aligning the G&S allocation with realistic service delivery demands, the EPHA has taken steps to ensure that health facilities across Enga have the resources needed to serve patients consistently and effectively.

3.   Public Health Cost (PH)

Recognizing the importance of prevention, protection and promotion health, the budget dedicates resources to public health programs. This encompasses disease surveillance, immunization drives, maternal and child health programs, HIV/TB control, health awareness campaigns, and preparedness for emerging health threats. These investments reflect EPHA’s vision of reducing the burden of disease through proactive, community-based interventions.

4.   Health Function Grants (HFG)

The Health Function Grants allocation provides critical funding support for the province to carry out delegated health functions in accordance with national policy frameworks. Through these grants, EPHA is empowered to strengthen primary health care delivery, enhance hospital services, and improve rural health outreach, ensuring equitable access to care for Enga’s disconnected and often isolated population.

The successful submission of the 2026 budget is not only a compliance achievement but also a demonstration of EPHA’s capacity to plan strategically and manage resources responsibly. The process involved extensive consultation with facility managers, program coordinators, and provincial leaders to ensure that the priorities of all stakeholders were reflected in the final document.

Moving forward, the Enga Provincial Health Authority views this budget plan as a roadmap for 2026—one that will guide the effective utilization of resources, strengthen accountability to government and donor partners, and most importantly, improve health outcomes for the people of Enga.

EPHA Chief Executive Officer Dr Vincent Pyakalyia said “The successful submission reflects the Authority’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and service delivery. This budget is not just numbers on paper—it is our roadmap for saving lives, supporting our hardworking health staff, and ensuring that every community in Enga has access to essential health care,”

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