Deputy Speaker, I prepared this statement first, but I feel it has been overtaken by events after the hon Minister presented his statement.
The Minister's statement today reiterates a message that should perhaps have been spoken sooner or more loudly. However, the UDM appreciates the statement by the Minister as it has allayed the fears that the UDM had.
The fears are as follows: avoiding the unnecessary cause of panic and potential detrimental rush for treatment; the balance that needs to be struck between general public awareness on the one hand and targeted treatment for those who actually need special medication and treatment on the other hand; and the identification of high risk potential patients by medical professionals, particularly pregnant women and HIV infected people and providing them with the relevant medication. These have really been addressed by the Minister. That is why I say the Minister has allayed the fears that the UDM had. Thank you, Deputy Speaker.