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Meeting with Parliament of Czech Republic delegation
11 Nov 2015
A delegation from the Czech Republic came to share their experiences and exchange information with the Committee on health care issues, ranging from the effect of an influx of immigrants on the domestic health system, to the functioning of the Czech Republic’s national health care insurance.
The Czech delegation was ...
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Medicines and Related Substances Amendment Bill [B6-2014]: adoption of NCOP amendments
4 Nov 2015
The Department of Health said the Medicines and Related Substances Amendment Bill [B6-2014] amended the Medicines and Related Substances Control Act 101 of 1965. The Bill had been published on 20 February 2014 to establish a new South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). The amendment of the Bill looked ...
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Health Budget Review and Recommendations Report
27 Oct 2015
BRRR 2015-2010: Budgetary Review & Recommendations Reports
The Budgetary Review and Recommendations Report of the Portfolio Committee on Health provided an assessment of the performance of the Department of Health (DoH) on its budget allocation and service delivery performance for the 2014/15 financial year.
The Auditor General (AG) expressed opinion ...
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Department of Health on its 2014/15 annual report
15 Oct 2015
The Department of Health (DoH) presented its Annual Report 2014/15. For the past four years it had obtained an unqualified audit opinion from the Auditor General (AG) and three out of nine provinces obtained an unqualified audit for their 2014/2015 financial year compared to two provincial Departments for the 2013/2014 ...
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National Health Laboratory Service & Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) on their 2014/15 Annual Report
14 Oct 2015
The National Health Laboratory Service forged a relationship with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in which the NHLS spearheads the development of training materials and provides laboratory training courses. It is satisfying to note that during the 2014\2015 period, the demand from provinces for NHLS’ services showed an increase ...
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Medical Research Council on its 2014/15 Annual Report: Department of Health 2014/2015 performance: Auditor-General & FFC briefings
13 Oct 2015
The Auditor General South Africa (AGSA) briefed the Committee on the Audit Outcomes of the Health Portfolio and the Health Sector for the 2014/15 financial year. Limpopo province had improved to the status of unqualified with findings and the Eastern Cape (EC), Free State (FS), Gauteng (GP), KwaZulu Natal (KZN), ...
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National Health Insurance (NHI) Pilot Districts: progress report by Minister of Health
20 Aug 2015
Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Health, and a delegation from the Department of Health provided an update about the National Health Insurance (NHI) pilot sites. The programme focuses on the development of infrastructure for primary healthcare systems and the recruitment of doctors and specialists for clinics. Minister Motsoaledi emphasised the ...
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Medical Innovation Bill [PMB1-2014]: Central Drug Authority opinion
12 Aug 2015
The Central Drug Authority (CDA) told the Committee it understood that the purpose of the Medical Innovation Bill (MIB) was to make provision for the innovation of cannabinoids in medical treatment and to legalise its use for medical purposes, as well as for commercial and industrial use. It was very ...
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Department of Health on its 4th Quarterly Performance Report
10 Jun 2015
The Portfolio Committee on Health was briefed by the Department of Health on its fourth quarter performance report. Comprehensive details were provided on the six programmes falling within the Department’s portfolio. Major areas covered included the development of a framework for integrated health services, progress with the National Health Insurance ...
The Public Service Commission (PSC) made a presentation to the Committee on the availability of medicines and medical equipment in three provinces – the Free State, North West and Western Cape -- outlining the problems and successes faced by the provincial departments and the districts in the delivery of services. ...