Chair, there are no timeframes for implementation of programmes; campaign programmes are ongoing. There is a question about the funding of NGOs which we have to respond to today. I would really prefer to respond to the issue of payment of NGOs under that discussion. Thank you.
Particulars regarding (i) state patients transferred to private hospitals during recent public service strike; (ii) any deaths among state patients as a result of the strike; and (iii) steps taken against any public servant whose strike action led to the death of any patient
193. Mr M Waters (DA) asked the Minister of Health:
(1) Whether any state patients were transferred to private hospitals during the recent public service strike; if so, (a) how many, (b)(i) from which hospitals and (ii) to which hospitals were they transferred and (c) what is the expected cost to his department of transferring state patients;
(2) whether any state patients died as a result of this strike; if so, what are the relevant details;
(3) whether any steps have been taken against any public servant defined as providing essential services whose strike action lead to the death of any patient; if not, (a) why not and (b) when will such action be taken; if so, what steps have been taken in each case? NO3110E