Rudrakanth Oemraw
Rudrakanth Oemraw is the director of the Staatsziekenfonds (SZF) in Suriname, appointed in October 2025 with the aim of promoting a more efficient and transparent healthcare system. He has a background in medicine and has held various positions in the healthcare sector, including medical inspector and care director at the Regional Hospital Wanica. Oemraw's recent news presence is due to a request for him to take leave while an investigation is conducted into his performance, following concerns raised by the new board regarding possible irregularities in his conduct.
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Recent news mentions
SZF director Rudrakanth Oemraw is also facing internal investigation regarding corruption.
President Simons wil einde gebrek aan transparantie staatsbedrijven – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2026-03-06
Rudrakanth Oemraw is the director of the Staatsziekenfonds (SZF) and is also not to be maintained on ethical grounds.
‘Atompai, Adelaar en Oemraw op ‘ethische gronden’ niet te handhaven’ – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-02-25
Rudrakanth Oemraw was placed on non-active status following an internal investigation into his actions.
SZF-directeur Oemraw op non-actief gesteld – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-02-24
Rudrakanth Oemraw is the director of the Staatsziekenfonds (SZF) who has been asked to take leave pending an investigation into his functioning.
Onderzoek naar functioneren SZF-directeur Oemraw – de Ware TijdSuriname· 2026-02-19
