by Fernelle Neptune, Ministry of Health The Project Implementation Unit within the Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs is working to ensure the successful implementation of Performance Based Financing (PBF) at primary health care facilities, following a recent training session on the development of a “Quality of Care” programme for diabetes and hypertension. Performance Based Financing, which will be piloted in 17 primary health care facilities is expected to improve the management of non-communicable diseases. Consultant for Health Quality at the World Bank, Dr. Ben Chan, said performance-based financing is an effective approach to ensure that there is more