LINDI, Dec. 23 -- PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has warned government executives and officials against operating on “business as usual,” syndrome particularly in public institutions that provide direct services to citizens.

He issued the warning on Sunday during a surprise visit to Nachingwea District Hospital in Lindi Region, where he inspected the quality of healthcare services offered over the weekend.

Dr Nchemba, who was in the district to inspect the construction of the Nachingwea District Council offices, chose to begin his visit at the hospital immediately after arriving from Ruangwa District, stressing that frontline service institutions must always be given priority.

At the hospital, the Prime Minister went str...