Question NW66 to the Minister of Health
23 February 2024 - NW66
Clarke, Ms M to ask the Minister of Health
(1)With reference to the Tenth Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control that is taking place in Panama from 5 to 10 February 2024, what are the details of the (a) size and (b) composition of the delegation from (i) his department and (ii) public sector entities reporting to him; (2) what is the (a) total cost estimate and (b) breakdown thereof for the delegation in terms of research, training, policy formulation, travel and subsistence; (3) whether the specified costs will be funded fully by his department; if not, (a) which external parties have provided funding and (b) what total amount; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. (a), (b) (i) and (ii)
One official from the Department of Health was delegated to attend COP 10. No other officials from other entities were delegated by the Department to attend.
2. The cost for travel and subsistence for 1 person was R175 040.46. There was no other cost involved.
3. The cost is funded by the Department only.
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