Chairperson, on behalf of the ANC, it is with great pleasure and pride that I extend our congratulations to the 2 062 student nurses in KwaZulu-Natal, who graduated on 15 September and 16 September this year after successfully completing their studies. This is indeed a reflection of the progress we need to make in our struggle to provide health care to our people and to advance towards a better life for all. The ANC trusts that these graduates will serve the people selflessly and help to build the caring society we desire.
The ANC government will continue to work to reduce inequality in our health care system, to improve health care in public facilities, to boost our human resources and to step up the fight against HIV and Aids and other diseases. I thank you. [Applause.]