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Election of Acting Chairperson; Committee Minutes
18 Aug 2021
The Committee met virtually to nominate and elect an acting Chairperson following the appointment of Dr S Dhlomo (ANC) as Deputy Minister of Health on 05 August.
Two candidates nominated for the position: Mr T Munyai (ANC) and Ms E Wilson (DA). The majority rejected a proposal to conduct the ...
Health
Digital Vibes matter: clarification of procedure; KZN & Gauteng visit; Committee minutes
4 Aug 2021
In this virtual meeting, the Committee considered minutes from meetings held in May, June and July 2021. A number of amendments were made. It was highlighted that some of the Committee Members’ calls to have the Minister step-down and have members of the National Department of Health, involved in ...
Health
National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill: public hearings day 17
28 Jul 2021
NHI: Tracking the bill through Parliament
In this virtual meeting, the Committee held public hearings on the National Health Insurance Bill. Five organisations presented oral submissions. All the organisations welcomed initiatives to improve access to quality healthcare services to all South Africans ...
Health
National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill: public hearings day 16
27 Jul 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Health, 27 July 2021
NHI: Tracking the bill through Parliament
In this virtual meeting, the Committee held public hearings on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, during which three organisations presented oral submissions. All of them welcomed initiatives to improve access to quality healthcare services to ...
Health
COVID-19 vaccine pipeline & Ivermectin: SAHPRA briefing; Update on vaccine roll-out: Department briefing; with Acting Minister & Deputy Minister
21 Jul 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Health, 21 July 2021
In a virtual meeting, the Committee received a briefing from the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) on the COVID-19 vaccine pipeline and Ivermectin, as well as its regular fortnightly update from the Department of Health on the COVID-19 vaccination roll-out. ...
Health
National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill: public hearings day 15
21 Jul 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Health, 21 July 2021
NHI: Tracking the bill through Parliament
In this virtual meeting, the Committee continued its public hearings on the NHI Bill. Two organisations presented oral submissions. Both entities welcomed initiatives to improve access to quality health care services for all South Africans, and ...
Health
National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill: public hearings day 14
20 Jul 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Health, 20 July 2021
NHI: Tracking the bill through Parliament
In this virtual meeting, the Committee continued with its public hearings on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill. Five organisations presented oral submissions. All the entities welcomed initiatives to improve access to quality healthcare services to ...
Health
National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill: public hearings day 13
14 Jul 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Health,, 14 July 2021
Audio: National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill: public hearings day 13
NHI: Tracking the bill through Parliament
In this virtual meeting, the Committee held public hearings on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill. Five organisations from the health sector presented oral submissions. ...
Health
National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill: public hearings day 12
13 Jul 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Health, 13 July 2021
NHI: Tracking the bill through Parliament
In this virtual meeting, the Committee heard oral submissions on the National Health Insurance Bill from three organisations who all welcomed initiatives to improve access to quality healthcare services to all South Africans and proposed a ...
Health
National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill: public hearings day 11
30 Jun 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Health, 30 June 2021
NHI: Tracking the bill through Parliament
In this virtual meeting, the Committee continued with its public hearings on the National Health Insurance (NHI)Bill, and received oral submissions from the South African Bone Marrow Registry, RH Bophelo Limited and the Health Products Association ...