Question NW2736 to the Minister of Health
10 January 2017 - NW2736
Volmink, Mr HC to ask the Minister of Health
(1)(a) How many properties currently occupied by the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) in KwaZulu-Natal belong to the specified province’s department of health; (2) (a) what amount does the provincial department of health owe the NHLS and (b) what steps have been taken by his department to date to resolve the specified debt?
Reply:
1.(a) There are 57 properties occupied by NHLS in KZN that belong to the province’s department of health.
2.(a) According to the findings of the Accountant General, KwaZulu Natal owes a historical amount of R1.8 billion;
(b) The Accountant General's office is engaging both KwaZulu Natal and the NHLS on how to resolve this issue.
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