Question NW8 to the Minister of Health
22 February 2023 - NW8
Van Staden, Mr PA to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Whether the COVID-19 Compensation Fund is in operation; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what total (a) number of vaccine injury claims has the fund received since 1 January 2021, (b) number of the claims were successful and (c) amount has been paid out; (2) whether he will make a statement on the matter
Reply:
(1) Yes the adjudication committee has been appointed, trained and the 1st meeting was held on the 14 December 2022. The appeal committee is in the process of appointment
(a) 82 cases have been linked to the use of the vaccine, and claims are being processed
(b) 3 claims have been approved for payment
(c) 0
(2) No.
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