Question NW294 to the Ms N.N Chirwa (EFF) to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
16 March 2022 - NW294
Chirwa, Ms NN to ask the Ms N.N Chirwa (EFF) to ask the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services
What is the reason that a certain inmate (details furnished) has been denied repeated requests for medical care?
Reply:
The mentioned inmate is receiving treatment for his medical condition from the centre clinic on a continuous basis and on 01 February 2022, he was seen by the visiting medical practitioner who endorsed that the patient must be referred to King Edward Hospital.
The offender has a confirmed appointment date for 15 March 2022
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