Chairperson, the DA notes the outbreak of measles at the Johannesburg Medium A Correctional Centre with extreme concern.
The overcrowded conditions at this facility have exacerbated the prevalence of this disease. Not only does the overcrowding lead to gangsterism and make rehabilitation impossible, but it also encourages the outbreak of infectious diseases.
Overcrowding is a serious issue which needs to be addressed. Some correctional centres in South Africa have an average of two inmates per allocated bed.
This measles outbreak highlights the inability of the Department of Correctional Services to adequately manage health services in massively overcrowded correctional centres in South Africa. I thank you.