Question NW642 to the Minister of Health
18 March 2022 - NW642
Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Health
What is the current backlog recorded in his department for total surgical operations in each province since the start of lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus?
Reply:
According to information obtained from the Provincial Departments of Health, the following Table reflects the details in this regard.
|
Province |
All Surgical Operations |
|
Free State |
1718 |
|
Kwa-Zulu Natal |
15395 |
|
Limpopo |
5312 |
|
Mpumalanga |
2687 |
|
Northern Cape |
3830 |
|
North West |
4871 |
We still await information from the Eastern Cape, Gauteng and Western Cape Provinces. This will be furnished to Parliament as soon as it is received.
END.