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Vaccine roll-out & preparedness for third wave; Digital Vibes contract investigation; with Acting Minister & Deputy Minister
17 Jun 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Health, 17 June 2021
Audio: Vaccine procurement & roll-out programme update; Digital Vibes contract investigation
The Committee met virtually with the Department of Health to receive updates on the investigation into the Digital Vibes contract, and on the management of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Committee ...
Health
Digital Vibes contract investigation: Department briefing
4 Jun 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Health, 04 June 2021
Question NW2940 to the Minister of Health
In a virtual meeting, the Department of Health provided an update on the investigation into the awarding of the Digital Vibes contract.
The Director-General presented the briefing in lieu of the Minister, who had received ...
Health
National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill: public hearings day 6
2 Jun 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Health, 02 June 2021
NHI: Tracking the bill through Parliament
In this virtual meeting, the Committee held public hearings on the National Health Insurance Bill. Three university faculties presented oral submissions.
All three faculties supported the initiative of universal healthcare coverage for all South Africans; however ...
Health
National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill: public hearings day 3
20 May 2021
Video: National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill: public hearings day 3
NHI: Tracking the bill through Parliament
In this virtual meeting, the Committee continued with day 3 of public hearings on the NHI Bill. Two organisations presented oral submissions.
Both entities said they are fully supportive of the introduction of ...
Health
Health Budget: Committee Report
11 May 2021
The Portfolio Committee on Health met on a virtual platform to consider and adopt its budget vote report. Members raised the importance of a special follow up meeting with the Auditor-General and the Minister regarding PPE in hospitals.
Health
Department of Health 2021/22 Annual Performance Plan; with Deputy Minister
7 May 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Health
The Committee convened virtually to receive a briefing from the Department of Health (DoH) on its Annual Performance Plan for the financial year 2021/22. The Deputy Minister was in attendance.
Before the briefing, the Members agreed that a meeting should be set ...
Health
Special Reports on the financial management of Government’s Covid-19 initiatives: briefing by the Auditor-General; OHSC & NHLS 2021/22 Annual Performance Plans
6 May 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Health PM video
The Committee met with the Auditor-General South Africa in a virtual meeting to discuss the key findings and outcomes of its first and second Special Reports on the financial management of Government’s Covid-19 ...
Health
CMS & SAHPRA 2021/22 Annual Performance Plans
5 May 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Health
In this virtual meeting, the Council for Medical Schemes and the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority presented their performance plans and 2021/22 budget. The key focus areas for 2021/22 were presented, challenges as well as the various programmes they had across ...
Health
FFC Analysis of health sector; CCOD & MRC 2021/22 Annual Performance Plans
4 May 2021
Video: Portfolio Committee on Health
In this virtual meeting, the Financial and Fiscal Commission presented its analysis of the health sector’s annual performance plans and budget for the 2021/22 financial year.
The commission highlighted that the Department of Health ranked well below regional and global benchmarks regarding ...
Health
Vaccine trials, procurement & roll-out programme; with Minister & Deputy Minister
14 Apr 2021
Audio: Vaccine trials, procurement & roll-out programme; with Minister
In a virtual meeting, the Portfolio Committee (PC) on Health was given a comprehensive presentation on the current situation in South Africa with regard to the government's vaccination programme to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic, including details of the ...