Questions and Replies
18 June 2020 - NW1099
Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Health
(1)What is the current average collection rate of medication at all public health facilities in each province; (2) in view of the fact that patients with tuberculosis and/or HIV/Aids are more susceptible to the coronavirus, what measures will his department put in place to (a) trace patients who have defaulted on their medication because of the lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 and (b) assist in the distribution of the medication in each province?
Reply:
(1) There is variability in the average medicine collection rates overtime, taking into consideration public holidays and the number of months supplied to patients on chronic medication at various facilities. Based on the information available to the National Department of Health, the average rate of collection for the first four months of 2020 is depicted in the table below:
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
April* |
|
National |
89.9% |
92.6% |
86.7% |
84.8% |
Eastern Cape |
94.5% |
94.4% |
87.8% |
87.0% |
Free State |
94.6% |
96.9% |
87.0% |
75.9% |
Gauteng |
91.0% |
96.2% |
86.1% |
81.6% |
KwaZulu Natal |
92.3% |
94.4% |
88.0% |
85.5% |
Limpopo |
95.3% |
96.2% |
88.4% |
81.5% |
Mpumalanga |
93.1% |
97.2% |
91.8% |
87.5% |
North West |
95.6% |
96.1% |
83.1% |
85.6% |
Northern Cape |
94.5% |
93.4% |
77.1% |
78.9% |
2. (a) Tracing of patients who defaulted on their medication
- Tracking and tracing (telephonically and in-person) of clients lost to follow-up is ongoing in the majority of our facilities. District supporting partners and Community Health Workers (CHWs) assist with community tracking and tracing of patients; a list of missed appointments is drawn weekly from Tier.Net and those who missed appointments are contacted via SMS (by District support partners) and in some cases are delivered to patients directly;
- The Department of Health has developed messaging for People Living with HIV (PLHIV) and people living with TB regarding the importance of treatment. These various messages have been circulated to clients through SMS and social media;
- The Adherence Guidelines SOP also provide the procedure to track and trace patients who defaulted.
(b) Distribution of medicines in each province
- The Department of Health has been implementing the Central Chronic Medicines Dispensing and Distribution (CCMDD) programme, a National Department of Health (NDoH) initiative to improve access to chronic medicines to stable patients by enabling them to collect their repeat medicines prescriptions from a convenient collection point near their home or place of employment.
- Eligible patients (i.e. stable on treatment) on ARVs and other chronic medication collect their medicines for free from a convenient contracted pick-up point such as Dis-Chem, Clicks, Pick-n-Pay, Pharmacy, or even a local Spaza shop. The majority of these service providers have been open during the National lockdown, allowing clients to collect their treatment without interruption.
- In health facilities, before and during the lockdown, all stable patients are given two months TEE supply and three months TLD supply of ARVs.
- The Department of Health has also strengthened in-facility processes and support to PLHIV on ART in order to maintain adherence.
- For TB patients, the Department of Health has made arrangements for home delivery of TB medicines by Community Health Workers. The Community Health Workers also collect sputum from patients who require follow up testing.
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18 June 2020 - NW1103
Hicklin, Ms MB to ask the Minister of Health
Following the announcement by the National Coronavirus Command Council on 2 April 2020 that South Africans may travel overseas to seek medical attention, what measures are in place to accommodate South Africans stranded in (a) Zimbabwe, (b) Mozambique, (c) Botswana and (d) Eswatini who need to be repatriated back to the Republic for health reasons?
Reply:
Measures have been put in place to allow all South Africans to be able to come back home, the below-mentioned is applicable to all countries including those listed (a) to (d):
Medical Evacuation processes have been developed to accomodate every person who requires to travel into South Africa for medical attention including foreign nationals. South Afrcians who are in need of medical attention may travel back into the country to obtain all necessary medical attention. This is managed through the embassies who then communicate through to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco). Depending on the condition or nature of illness of the person, they are allowed to enter the country by means of an ambulance or general transportation in cases that do not warrant ambulance services. The application process for medical evacuation is facilitated by the referring health facility or directly from the embassy in the case of outpatients.
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18 June 2020 - NW1122
Chirwa-Mpungose, Ms NN to ask the Minister of Health
(1)With reference to the recent oversight visit to the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, where it was brought to our attention that there is a challenge with managing personal protective equipment (PPE) stock for workers, which is a challenge in many other hospitals, what has the department done to standardise stock control of PPEs (a) nationally, (b) provincially and (c) in local clinics; (2) whether the system differs per capacity of each facility; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. (a) In order to standardize stock control of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) nationally, the Department of Health has taken measures as follows:
- Seventeen (17) PPE items were identified as minimum requirements for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19;
- Specifications for the identified 17 PPE items have been developed for use and adopted by Provincial Departments of Health and they are currently being used in procuring PPE equipment of acceptable quality;
- Prices were set for each PPE item in by National Department of Health in collaboration with National Treasury and issued under National Instruction Note 3 of 2020/21 and subsequently repealed and replaced by National Instruction Note 5 of 2020/21 in an attempt to prevent price exploitation or unnecessary price hike by manufacturers and distributors;
- The Department issued Infection Prevention Control (IPC) guidance to cover PPE use and change regimes. The correct use of PPE is key to forecasting PPE demand and ensure correct stock holding is secured at facilities;
- A Demand Forecasting Model was developed to ensure that the correct PPE items that are compliant with the set specifications are procured at the right price, right quantity and correct quality;
- Stock Visibility Systems (SVS) was expanded for it to cater for both PPE and Pharmaceutical products which is funded and procured by NDOH and distributed devices were rolled out to provinces. Currently facilities in the provinces can capture their stock levels using SVS;
- Another tool called PPE Reporting Tool (PPERT) was developed at National and was rolled out to provincial level to capture stock levels and order information of PPE at depot level;
- In cases of shortages, donations were used to augment stock levels at the facilities in the provinces;
- Training in the use of SVS were provided to provincial users and access to National Surveillance Centre (NSC) provided to empower provincial decision makers to access, interpret and take action regarding stock levels, distribution and logistics of PPE and sourcing and procurement of PPE items;
- A Supplier Mapping Portal was developed to provide Provincial Health departments access to information of PPE manufacturers and distributors available in their prospective provinces.
(b) In order to standardize stock control of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provincially, the Department of Health has taken measures as follows:
Ensure that each province appoints a dedicated Provincial PPE coordinator who monitors stock level continuously from depot to facilities so that they can be able to track the following:
- Provincial visibility of stock on hand;
- Stock use, quality and specification of PPE;
- Storage and distribution;
- Demand forecasting;
- Allocation of PPE stocks.
(c) In order to standardize stock control of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in local clinics, the Department of Health has taken measures as follows:
- Stock Visibility System (SVS) has been expanded and rolled out thereof to local clinics.
2. The stock management systems differ per province and per facility depending on the IT infrastructure in so far as monitoring the following activities:
- storage capacity;
- distribution method of PPE;
- stock ordering system, and
- replenishment methods;
- stock count procedures; and
- controls of PPE.
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18 June 2020 - NW1123
Chirwa-Mpungose, Ms NN to ask the Minister of Health
With reference to his department’s submission to the Portfolio Committee on Health that the current supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) sits at 10% local and export from other countries at 90%, what steps has his department taken to ensure that local suppliers of PPE are included, especially rural and township designers and suppliers?
Reply:
The National Department of Health collaborated with the National Treasury and Department of Trade and Industry to identify local manufacturers and distributors to enable departments to procure locally manufactured Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) products. To this effect, the following initiatives have been concluded:
- Visibility of local manufacturers and distributors: A market intelligence tool was developed listing all local manufacturers and their distributors of the key seventeen (17) PPE items used in the prevention of the spread of COVID-19. The tool enables public sector buyers to inter alia identify manufacturers and their distributors as follows:
-
- According to their provinces, cities, towns and districts;
- It also provides information such as GPS coordinates of manufacturers and distributors;
- Contact details of manufactures and distributors for ease of use
- Information of where the PPE comes from such as country of origin and quality assurance;
- It allows public sector buyers to identify exactly where the stock they are procuring coming from.
- Local manufacturers’ information regarding BBBEE Level;
- % Black Ownership;
- Manufacturer information
- Product Name
- Product Price;
- Shipper Pack Quantities; and
- Product Category (Distinguishing between 17 Essential PPE Categories and Non-Essential PPE Product Categories).
(2) The National Department of Health and all provincial departments have allowed access to this tool for use in the sourcing of PPE items/products. The tool is available online and data / information is continuously updated with the information of new entry of service providers to PPE market.
- On Central Supplier Database (CSD) there are approximately 20 000 suppliers registered who have indicated that they are able to for deliver PPE items. On the basis of that information the National Department of Health collaborated with National Treasury to ask Treasury to do modification on CSD that will allow all service providers who are registered on CSD for the supply of PPE to be able to provide additional information such as stock-on-hand information;
- As at 7 June 2020, approximately 2600 suppliers have uploaded stock-on-hand information. This initiative will enable public sector buyers to be able to source PPE products with service providers who actually have stock;
- They can select service providers according to their province, districts and towns etc;
- They can further select service providers according to their BEE status, % black ownership, military veterans, black youth, black women, owned by black persons with disabilities, rural or township based business and SME status.
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18 June 2020 - NW1124
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Whether he has been informed about an anonymous tip-off from a healthcare worker in Gauteng that the National Institute Communicable Disease has advised to no longer conduct secondary retests to patients who have supposedly recovered; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what the relevant details; (2) what are the conditions of second tests being conducted on those who have tested negative and then requested a second test and (b) how often do healthcare workers in hospitals and clinics undergo testing of Coronavirus, more so the workforce that works with patients of Covid-19?
Reply:
1. Policies are constantly reviewed to meet the demands of an evolving epidemic. Due to the global shortage of testing extraction kits, earlier policies that advocated repeat testing had to be revised. The National Institute for Communicable Diseases has aligned its recommendation to WHO Guidelines and national resources imperatives. Second tests are not conducted on persons who are negative and asymptomatic due to the shortage of testing kits.
2. (a) Those persons that test negative and are asymptomatic are not tested again, however those that are symptomatic- tests are repeated for these individuals, especially those that are at high risk.
(b) The health professional staff are not tested routinely except if they have symptoms of Covid-19 or fulfil the criteria of a high-risk exposure with a person who tested positive with Covid-19. They may after seven days of self-isolation be clinically evaluated and tested on day 8 with the possibility of early return to work if they have a negative test and are clinically well. They will continue to be monitored for symptoms till day 14 and are counselled on personal hygiene measures. Health professional staff are monitored daily through symptom screening. The rationale is that there are not enough test kits and targeted testing is needed. Risk assessments in health care settings, use of public health measures, personal hygiene, training on Covid-19 and personal protective equipment all contribute to a lowered risk of transmission exposure.
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18 June 2020 - NW1126
Thembekwayo, Dr S to ask the Minister of Health
With reference to his undertakings that the Republic’s participation in vaccination trials for coronavirus as the country is part of the Health Emergency Solidarity Trial under the auspices of the World Health Organizations and further made an assertion that fears raised by society around this should not be the case as the nature and ethics of the trials are unfounded because times have changed, in what way (a) have the ethics of the trials changed from their historical association with the abuse of human rights and dignity and (b) will the Republic be participating as guinea pigs and/or as collaborators of the scientific process from initial stages and not just on the receiving end?
Reply:
a) The World Health Organisation (WHO) Solidarity Trial is a global study that is evaluating therapeutic interventions to support the treatment of patients admitted with COVID-19. This protocol describes a randomised trial among adults (age ≥18 years) hospitalised for COVID-19 that randomly allocates them between four treatment arms, each to be given in addition to the usual standard of care in the participating hospital. Randomisation is proposed into the following 4 arms: a) Standard of care; b) Remdesivir; c) Lopinavir-Ritonavir with Interferon β1b; and hydrochloroquine. This trial will be subjected to South African research standards to protect human rights through regulatory approval for clinical trials and ethics, besides similar processes being undertaken at a global level. The ethical review is rigorous and robust in ensuring that a relevant Research Ethics Committee protects potential participants by taking into account potential risks and benefits for the community in which the research will be carried out. In line with ethical principles, the Ethics Committee ensures protection of individual autonomy through informed consent; protecting participants against grievous bodily harm, and justice in assessing risks and benefits of the study
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) is statutorily obliged to ensure that medicines, drugs and other health care products available in the country comply with the requirements for safety, quality and efficacy. It is also authorised to terminate a trial when serious breaches of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) occur, and where participants in clinical trials have had, their safety or well-being compromised. To date, a number of clinical trials have been approved in South Africa to determine the effectiveness of different therapeutic interventions to treat and prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection. SAHPRA has reviewed and approved one COVID-19 vaccine trial application submitted by Professor Shabir Madhi who is one of South Africa’s leading vaccinology experts and is the director of Wits University and the Medical Research Council Respiratory and Meningeal Pathogens Research Unit (RMPRU). The proposed vaccine study will be undertaken by RMPRU, in partnership with the Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute and the Setshaba Research Unit, organised under the auspices of Wits University’s flagship vaccinology programme, the African Leadership in Vaccinology Expertise (ALIVE).
b) The South African Solidarity Trial Team is led by Prof Helen Rees and senior academics and clinicians from eight medical schools who have made major contributions to the study design. These researchers have been conducting community advocacy, as well as engaging communities and healthcare workers on the ground.
The leading hospitals in South Africa are:
• Livingston Tertiary Hospital and Dora Nginza Hospital (Nelson Mandela University)
• Dr George Mukhari Hospital (Sefako Makgatho Health Science University)
• Tygerberg Hospital (Stellenbosch University)
• Groote Schuur Hospital (University of Cape Town)
• Military Hospital, NHLS Universitas Hospital, Pelonomi Hospital and a private hospital with Mediclinic (University of Free State)
• King Edward Addington and Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital (University of KwaZulu-Natal)
• Steve Biko Academic Hospital (University of Pretoria)
• Baragwanath and Charlotte Maxeke (Wits University)
The candidate COVID-19 vaccine that has been approved for study was developed by Oxford University in the UK and is called ChAdOx1. The Oxford University vaccine developers have completed the early Phase 1 trials in the UK and have demonstrated that the vaccine is safe and immunogenic. There is now a second phase clinical trial being undertaken in the UK to determine the safety and efficacy of the vaccine. There are over 1200 participants already enrolled, and a further 9,000 participants to be enrolled over the next few months. Brazil and Kenya will also be involved in clinical trials of the same vaccine. In South Africa, it is proposed that 2000 volunteers will be recruited to join the study, with similar numbers to be enrolled in the study planned in Brazil. The ability of RMPRU to lead the proposed study has been assessed and approved by the governing regulatory authorities in South Africa.
COVID-19 vaccine development is proceeding at an unprecedented speed, with many of the world’s leading scientific institutions contributing to this effort. There are currently over 100 vaccines in development and clinical trials have been undertaken in the UK, USA and France. For products such as vaccines, it is critically important that studies are performed in Southern Hemisphere countries including in the African region, concurrently with studies in Northern Hemisphere countries. This allows evaluation of the efficacy and safety of candidate vaccines to be assessed in a global context, failing which the introduction of many life-saving vaccines into public immunization programmes for Low Middle Income Countries (LMICs) frequently lags behind that in High Income Countries (HIC). Furthermore, if South Africa participates in the development of a vaccine it places an ethical obligation on the vaccine developers to allow early access to that vaccine in the countries where the research was undertaken.
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18 June 2020 - NW1128
Komane, Ms RN to ask the Minister of Health
With reference to the admission by The Presidency that information regarding Covid19 was intentionally withheld from the public stating managing of panic as a reason to do so, (a) which information in particular was kept away from the public, (b) how has and/or will this affect public response to lockdown regulations and (c) what is the true status of hospitals in handling the pandemic?
Reply:
a) We cannot respond specifically on this question as it is a matter that was relating to The Presidency. It is best that this question is addressed to The Presidency;
b) As indicated above it is not clear what information The Presidency was referring to therefore we cannot provide more details in this regard;
c) The details are as follows:
(i) The Modelling consortium Incident Management Team has developed detailed projections and recommendations of the hospital requirements in all provinces including isolation beds, general beds and critical care beds;
(ii) A National Hospital Readiness Task Team has been established comprising of clinicians, disaster management experts and experienced hospital managers. The role of this team is to provide guidance and support to the provinces on all aspects of hospital readiness;
(iii) The Department has developed a surge strategy, which guides the provinces in various areas of health system support. The strategy also includes guidance on the management of the various categories of the covid-19 patients. Alongside this strategy, a detailed guidance has already been provided to all hospitals on all aspects of hospital readiness including in the form of Action Plans. Ten of these plans have already been provided to the hospitals covering: Preparation, Area allocation, Command and Control, Bed Statistics, Safety, Communication, Assessment, Decontamination, Surge capacity and Triage;
(iv) All hospitals have been provided with an on-line assessment of readiness including: equipment requirements, oxygen requirements, operational management, case management, infection prevention and control, human resources, infrastructure, medicines, linen, supply chain and support services;
(v) Hospitals have been provided with detailed clinical guidelines for the clinical management of patients;
(vi) Ventilators that were donated by the US Government have been distributed to hospitals in Gauteng, Western Cape and Eastern Cape Provinces;
(vii) All provinces have developed and have started implementing detailed hospital readiness strategies;
(viii) The bed allocation for the covid-19 response is as follows:
- General beds = 12 029;
- High Critical Beds = 2 309;
- High care beds = 13 129.
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18 June 2020 - NW1129
Komane, Ms RN to ask the Minister of Health
What is the new strategy for curbing new community infections for coronavirus since the lockdown has not manifested tangible outcomes of reducing new infections in communities?
Reply:
The strategy for curbing infections in communities is in keeping with the World Health Organisation’s recommendations, which is to undertake contact tracing, community screening and testing - which has now evolved into targetted community screening, especially in the hotspots (where there is greater than 5 cases per 100 000 population). The National Department of Health is also working closely with its provincial counterparts to also ensure hospital readiness for COVID-19. Moreover, community messaging on social distancing and hygiene practices are being stepped up in provinces, especially where the hotspots have been identified. A revised testing strategy will prioritise those persons who are at very high risk and are symptomatic.
The lockdown has been effective in managing new infections. The mathematical models have shown us that we would have had a five times higher mortality if the lockdown was not implemented.
Additionally the lockdown provides the health system an opportunity to plan for the surge of infections. The lockdown has achieved both these objectives reducing new infections and providing the healthcare system with more time to prepare for the surge.
The new strategy is a risk adjusted model of alert levels based on the level of infection and the health system capacity in an area. The health system must focus its energy and resources on these areas where there are high levels of infection. These areas are different from other areas where there is little or no infection. The areas with low risk do not require the stringent restriction that areas of high risk require. There is little value in a generalised lockdown when the reality is that there are specific areas of the country that are of high risk (Hotspot). These areas require intervention to curb the spread of infection. The risk adjusted approach is intended to focus our attention on areas that are at high risk. This is a much more efficient approach to responding to COVID-19.
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18 June 2020 - NW993
Van Staden, Mr PA to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Whether, with reference to his media release on 17 May 2020, in which he reported that a total number of 21 314 tests for Covid-19 were done on citizens throughout the Republic during the 24 hour period since 16 May 2020, he can indicate (a) what total number of test results are outstanding and still need to be finalised by public and private laboratories on a daily basis for Covid-19, (b) from what dates these test results are behind in each province and (c) what are the reasons for the (i) specified delays and (ii) Republic not being able to reach the stated goal of 30 000 tests per day; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
(1) (a) The total number of outstanding tests fluctuates on a daily basis, mainly due to the increased community screening that was undertaken in the provinces with corresponding increase in demand for testing for persons under investigation. The number of outstanding COVID-19 tests as at 16 June 2020 in the public sector is currently 54 901, obtaining data from the private sector is proving difficult. The weekly outstanding tests are tabulated below, with backlogs being cleared:
09/05/20 |
14/05/20 |
21/05/20 |
25/05/20 |
28/05/20 |
04/06/20 |
09/06/20 |
10/06/20 |
11/06/20 |
16/06/20 |
|
Total |
49 550 |
58 930 |
101 000 |
96 480 |
83 767 |
81 069 |
70 219 |
63 244 |
57 034 |
54 901 |
(b) Currently the outstanding tests are about 107 hours old, this is approximately 4 and a half days.
(c) (i) The outstanding tests started in the first week of May 2020 when demand exceeded supply, this was due to:
- A global shortage of extraction and high throughput kits for undertaking the tests;
- Logistical issues – interruptions with production, flights cancellations, customs delays;
- The number of tests allocated to the country is not determined by what the country ordered or needs but by what the supplier can provide.
(ii) The Republic has the capacity to undertake 30 000 tests per day, the key challenge being faced is the supply of chemicals and reagents to undertake the testing. Testing will be prioritised in the hotspot areas especially among the vulnerable persons (greater than 60 years of age and those with underlying medical conditions).
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18 June 2020 - NW994
Van Staden, Mr PA to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Whether, with reference to his media release on 17 May 2020, in which he reported that a total number of 10 737 341 persons have been screened throughout the Republic for Covid-19, he can indicate (a) what number of persons have been screened in each province, (b) on what date(s) did the specified screening in each province take place, (c) in what areas and/or suburbs of each province the screening took place and (d) what period of time will it take to screen each and every citizen in the Republic; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case; (2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
(1) (a) As of 3 June 2020, 15,224,792 individuals have been screened for COVID19. The provincial breakdown is tabulated below:
Province |
Number of Individuals Screened |
Eastern Cape |
1,419,988 |
Free State |
1,914,289 |
Gauteng |
1,835,140 |
KwaZulu-Natal |
1,755,049 |
Limpopo |
3,098,840 |
Mpumalanga |
1,889,989 |
North West |
1,892,341 |
Northern Cape |
838,831 |
Western Cape |
580,325 |
National |
15,224,792 |
(b) The community screening campaign started on the 8th of April 2020 and continues to date, however a shift to a more targeted screening strategy commenced on the 18th of May 2020;
(c) The screening activities focussed in areas with confirmed CODIV-19 cases such as townships, villages, farms, suburbs including vulnerable groups such as old age homes, prisons, supermarkets etc. The number of people screened is highest in Limpopo Province as a result of careening even in districts with no confirmed COVID-19 cases. The list of areas where community screening was done received from GP,NW, EC and LIM is attached. Some provinces did not respond to the request on the areas covered through community screening;
(d) There is no evidence on the time it will take to physically screen every person in the country as this will be influenced by the distance and travel time between households, demographic structure, the number of household members per household and the working hours per each person doing screening. In order to reach others an application called Healthcheck was deployed. It can be used by anyone with a mobile phone to check and report symptoms. Between April 13 to June 3,922,626 users screened for symptoms through Healthcheck.
2. Statements are made on the screening activities as part of the media release on COVID-19.
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18 June 2020 - NW995
Van Staden, Mr PA to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Whether, given the worldwide trend that statistics of positive cases and deaths due to Covid-19 are made available in terms of age, gender and race, he will consider to release statistics for positive cases and deaths in the Republic in terms of age, gender and race on a daily basis; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
1. We release data on Covid-19 daily. The following information is contained in the data daily reports to the public:
- Cumulative number of tests conducted by public and private sector laboratories;
- Daily new number of tests conducted by public and private sector laboratories;
- Cumulative number of positive cases identified by province;
- Cumulative number of recoveries by province;
- Cumulative number of deaths per province, including age and gender distribution of deaths; and
- We will indicate the issue of race classification later.
2. I am willing to make a statement in the House in this regard.
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08 June 2020 - NW710
Motsepe, Ms CCS to ask the Minister of Health
What measures does he intend to take to regulate retail stores which have emerged as a dangerous point of infection for COVID-19 to stop the surge in infections at such centres?
Reply:
Information from a number of provinces including the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Kwazulu-Natal and Western Cape shows that during the lockdown retail stores became a node for the transmission of COVID-19. This should not surprise us as grocery shops were one of the essential parts of the economy that had to be kept open with high volumes of people congregating in them. Thus facilitating the spread of the virus. This also meant that infected shoppers – many of whom may have been asymptomatic (that is they didn’t know that they were infected) also infected employees in the retail sector. These employees then go back to their communities and the virus spreads in their local communities.
Provinces have implemented a number of steps to mitigate the risk of transmission in retail stores. In the Western Cape the Department of Economic Affairs and Tourism had several engagements with the owners and management of small and large retail outlets and mall management. They were provided with guidelines on the prevention of COVID-19 transmission, including deep cleaning, dealing with personal hygiene, dealing with staff that become symptomatic, making public announcements, etc. In Gauteng, the MECs for health and economic affairs met with the leadership of the retail sector in the province to discuss the implementation of measures to prevent transmission of the virus, including hand washing/ sanitizing and social distancing as well as the use of masks. The major retail stores are currently implementing these measures nation-wide. In the Eastern Cape, health officials have visited retail stores in urban areas to monitor compliance.
Workplace health and safety issues were also discussed at NEDLAC. These included the need to conduct risk assessments in all workplaces, implementation of public health measures to prevent the spread of the virus as well as personal hygiene measures. It was also agreed that sector specific guidelines will be produced and implemented
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08 June 2020 - NW661
Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Health
(1)What number of (a)(i) screenings and (ii) tests has the Government conducted in each municipality to test for the coronavirus disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 since 1 January 2020, (b) health professionals have tested positive and (c) persons (i) recovered from and (ii) died as a result of the contraction of COVID-19 in each municipality; (2) what (a) number of COVID-19 mobile testing units have not been delivered to the designated municipalities yet and (b) are the reasons that they have not been delivered in each case; (3) whether any backlog is being experienced in the processing of test samples; if so, what are the relevant details; (4) (a) what number of (i) quarantine and (ii) testing facilities are available in each municipality and (b) where is each specified facility situated?
Reply:
1.(a) (i) The number of screenings as of 1 June 2020 across all 9 provinces in each municipality stands at 20,170,837;
(ii) The numbest of tests as 2 June 2020 across all 9 provinces in each municipality stands at 785,979;
(b) The number of health professionals as of 1 June 2020 that tested positive for COVID-19 is 2,084;
(c) (i) The number of health professionals as of 1 June 2020 that recovered from COVID-19 is 808;
(ii) and that died from COVID-19 is 18.
2. (a) All sixty-seven (67) NHLS mobile testing units have been delivered to all nine provinces. The testing mobile units rotate through the province depending on the schedule determined by the provincial department of health.
(b) Not applicable;
3. The backlog is experienced in the process of test samples due to inadequate supply of extraction kits to perform PCR tests and the high through put test kits for integrated testing platform like GeneXpert and Roche instruments;
4. (a) (i) A total of 136 out of 396 sites have been activated as of 1 June 2020 across all 9 provinces in each municipality;
(ii) testing facilities are available in each municipality;
(b) Refer to the table below
Table 1.
Province |
|
(c) Municipality |
Eastern Cape |
Port Elizabeth Provincial Hospital |
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality |
Nelson Mandela Academic/Walter Sisulu University |
OR Tambo Municipality |
|
East London Laboratory, Frere Hospital |
Buffalo City Municpality |
|
Free State |
Universitas Academic Hospital |
Mangaung Metro |
Pelonomi Hospital |
Mangaung Metro |
|
Manapo Hospital |
Thabo Mofutsanyana |
|
Gauteng |
Charlotte Maxeke Johanessburg Academic Hospital |
City of Johannesburg Metro |
Tshwane Academic Division,University of Pretoria |
City of Tshwane Metro |
|
Dr George Mukhari Hospital |
City of Tshwane Metro |
|
Tambo Memorial Hospital |
Ekurhuleni Metro |
|
Braamfontein TB Laboratory |
City of Johannesburg Metro |
|
KwaZulu Natal |
Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Academic Hospital |
Ethikwini Metro |
Addington Hospital |
Ethekwini Metro |
|
Limpopo |
Mankweng Provincial Hospital |
Polokwane Municipality |
Polokwane |
Polokwane Municipality |
|
Mpumalanga |
Rob Ferreira |
Mbombela |
North West |
Tshepong Hospital |
Dr KK Municipality |
Rustenburg Hospital |
Bojanala Municipality |
|
Western Cape |
Greenpoint |
City of Cape Town Metro |
Groote Schuur Academic Hospital |
City of Cape Town Metro |
|
Tygerberg Academic Hospital |
Belville Municipality |
END.
08 June 2020 - NW572
Chirwa-Mpungose, Ms NN to ask the Minister of Health
Given that the Republic is supposed to be testing 12 times the number of persons for COVID-19 than what is currently the case, (a) what steps is he taking to increase the number of tests done, (b) by what date will the target be reached, (c)(i) what is the range of the tests being utilised currently and (ii) how will the variety be increased to match the target minimum of 3 000 tests daily and (d) will the SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 rapid tests which detect infection in just 20 minutes be secured?
Reply:
a) There is no policy to increase testing by 12 times. However the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) has been steadily increasing the number of COVID-19 tests that they are conducting. Cumulatively as at 02 June 785,979 tests have been done with 51% done in the public sector with the remainder in the private sector.
b) On average over the past 14 days, an average of 19,024 tests are being done daily, and in the previous two weeks the average number of tests done per day were 15,471.
c) (i) Currently both public and private laboratories are using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) is in the process of evaluating the rapid antibody tests;
(ii) As more test kits as well as the rapid antibody tests become available and more people are referred for testing the rate at which we test will increase – it should be noted that we have already surpassed the 3,000 tests done daily as shown above.
d) SAHPRA is in the process of evaluating the rapid tests for quality and once they are registered they will be used - largely for surveillance to assess how many people have antibodies which means that they have had the virus.
END.
08 June 2020 - NW611
Hlengwa, Ms MD to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Whether all government hospitals have been sufficiently and constantly equipped with personal protective equipment (PPE) including (a) masks, (b) gloves, (c) hazmat suits, (d) sanitisers and (e) bleach to deal with COVID-19 infections; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (2) whether the Pelonomi Training Hospital in Bloemfontein has been adequately equipped with the specified PPE; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. Government hospitals are constantly equipped with personal protective equipment (PPE) to deal with COVID-19 infections.
Information obtained from National Surveillance Center data as at end May 2020 indicated the following stock on hand at Provinces (reporting compliance at Gauteng has been low). Information is highly dependent on Provincial reporting.
It should be noted that the position can change on a daily basis and although stock may be available it may not be adequate in the long term
PROVINCE |
STOCK ON HAND |
||
MASKS |
GLOVES |
SANITISORS/ BLEACH |
|
EC |
443,962 |
796,481 |
10,934 |
FS |
164,409 |
404,398 |
4,385 |
GP |
55,715 |
23,636 |
7,258 |
KZN |
2,205,748 |
5,541,039 |
991,071 |
LIMP |
619,658 |
434,745 |
32,365 |
MPU |
886,321 |
1,490,271 |
68,052 |
NC |
57,703 |
355,844 |
339,729 |
NW |
342,886 |
524,507 |
260,528 |
WC |
2,085,684 |
5,758,626 |
17,925 |
TOTAL |
6,862,086 |
15,302,547 |
1,732,247 |
2. Yes, Pelonomi Training Hospital has been adequately equipped with the PPE.
Description for Portal |
Product Long Description |
SIZE |
Unit of Measure (UOM) |
Latest Stock-on-Hand as per the indicated UOM |
Surgical Gloves - Nitrile |
Glove, surgical, sterile, Type 2 (gloves made primarily from nitrile rubber latex, polychloroprene rubber latex, styrene-butadiene rubber solution, styrene-butadiene rubber emulsion or thermoplastic-elastomer solution). Single use, Powder free, One pair (1 left + 1 right) of gloves are folded & packed in a paper wallet. The paper wallet is packed in a plastic pouch which is sealed from all sides. Inner package shall be clearly marked with the size and the designation "left" or "L" or "right" or "R" on the package. Easy donning. To comply with the latest issue of SANS 68 |
6 |
Pairs |
300 |
6.5 |
Pairs |
250 |
||
7 |
Pairs |
450 |
||
7.5 |
Pairs |
200 |
||
8 |
Pairs |
350 |
||
8.5 |
Pairs |
100 |
||
9 |
Pairs |
0 |
||
Examination Gloves Latex |
Glove, examination, non-sterile,type1 (gloves made primarily from natural rubber latex), Single use, Powder free, ambidextrous. SANS 11193-1, |
S |
Glove |
0 |
M |
Glove |
20,00 |
||
L |
Glove |
19,400 |
||
XL |
Glove |
0 |
||
Examination Gloves Nitrile |
Glove, examiniation, non-sterile, type2 (gloves made primarily from nitrile rubber latex, stryene-butadiene rubber solution, stryene-butadiene rubber emulsion or thermoplastic-elastomer solution) single use, Powder free, Ambidextrous. SANA 11193-1 |
S |
Glove |
0 |
M |
Glove |
0 |
||
L |
Glove |
0 |
||
XL |
Glove |
0 |
||
General Purpose Gloves |
Gloves for general purposes and cleaning |
|
Pairs |
0 |
Surgical Mask (Medical) |
Mask, face, aseptic: Fluid Resistant, Molded, Blue (3 PLY) |
|
Unit |
0 |
Mask Respirator N95 |
N95 Mask - Respirator |
|
Unit |
3,305 |
Mask Respirator KN95/FFP2 |
KN95 / FFP2 - Mask Respiratior / Dust Mask |
|
Unit |
4,980 |
Apron |
Apron, plastic, full body, single use, no-noise smooth plastic material |
|
Unit |
0 |
Eye Protection |
Goggles |
|
Each |
76 |
Visor |
Disposable Constructed from high-quality optically clear, distortion-free 7mil polyester film Anti-fog coating Must fit well over spectacles. Foam brow-band fits comfortably against the forehead. Headband/arms to holds visor in place disposable/reusable |
|
Each |
1,358 |
Gowns Disposable |
Isollation gown |
|
Each |
0 |
Gowns Surgical |
Gown, surgical, non-woven polypropylene body+- 54g/m sleeves +- 66g/m. Long sleeves with cuffs. Reinforced in chest and forearm areas. Resistant to liquid penetration. Lint free, non flammable, Bacteria barrier effeciency, to comply with SANS 53795, Compliance certificate to be submitted, Sterile, individual doudle peel packed |
|
Each |
0 |
Coveralls |
Protective cover bodysuits, disposable |
M |
Each |
0 |
L |
Each |
0 |
||
XL |
Each |
0 |
||
XXL |
Each |
0 |
||
3XL |
Each |
0 |
||
Boot Covers |
Overshoe, non-woven, single use. To be made from durable, water-repellent, opaque material Seam free under sole. Elasticated opening. Suitable for all size shoes |
|
Pairs |
20 |
Digital Thermometer |
Digital Body Thermometer INFRARED NON CONTACT |
|
Each |
0 |
Saniters |
Sanitizer, with not less than 70% alchohol |
500ml |
Units |
23 |
1000ml |
Units |
0 |
||
1 litre |
Units |
0 |
||
20 litre |
Units |
0 |
||
25 litre |
Units |
10 |
||
Disinfectants |
|
Sachets |
Units |
0 |
Biohazard bags |
Bright red colour PP bags are easy to open and are used to dispose used Micro tips, Tubes and other plastic products, made of 60 micron/240 gauge thickness |
|
Each |
0 |
Body Bags |
Manufactured from 280 micron reinforced PVC, both ends are stitched and sealed to prevent any leakage, there must be 3 handles on each side with a full length curved zip, all handles must be box stitched using Polycotton Corespun Polished 36 Tex thread, and box stitching dimensions are all 4cm x 3cm. The dimensions are as follows: Length: 2.4 METERS Width: 1 METER, Zip: 1.8 METERS, Sizes:(Child, Small, Medium, Large, Extra-large) |
|
Each |
0 |
Shoe-string bags |
WHO Standards |
|
Each |
0 |
Spray Bottles |
Spray Bottles |
250 ml |
Units |
0 |
500ml |
Units |
0 |
END.
08 June 2020 - NW566
Gwarube, Ms S to ask the Minister of Health
In view of the need to protect our frontline health personnel from COVID-19 infection, what (a) total amount has his department spent to procure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), (b) is the breakdown in costs of the procured PPE equipment, including, but not limited to (i) face masks, (ii) face shields and (iii) body protection garments and (c)(i) companies are listed as suppliers for his department and (ii) corresponding PPE equipment are the specified companies supplying?
Reply:
The following response is based on the information received from the provinces.
EASTERN CAPE
a) Total amount spent to procure PPE is R 78,771,950.00
b) Breakdown in costs of the procured PPE.
ITEMS/ COMMODITIES |
Amount Spent |
|
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
2 372 295 |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
17 282 250 |
|
Gloves Examination sterile |
23 691 335 |
|
Gloves examination non-sterile |
19 686 340 |
|
Gloves surgical |
349 280 |
|
Gowns Disposable |
3 570 230 |
|
Safety Goggles |
703 190 |
|
Aprons |
105 632 |
|
Hand Sanitizers |
1 772 725 |
|
Disinfectant |
7 663 993 |
|
Infrared Thermometers |
1 574 680 |
|
TOTALS |
78 771 950 |
c) (i) Companies listed as suppliers |
(ii) corresponding PPE equipment specified companies supplying |
Allenco Medical and Dental Supplies Cc Total |
Sanitizers, Surgical Masks |
B Braun Medical (Pty) Ltd Total |
|
Barrs Pharmaceuticals Industries (Pty) Ltd Total |
Sanitizers |
Central Medical (Pty) Ltd Total |
Aprons |
Central Medical (Pty) Ltd (Kzn) Total |
Aprons |
Dr Temp (Pty) Ltd Total |
Thermometer (disposable) |
Evergreen Latex (Pty) Ltd Total |
Gloves |
Lechoba Medical Technologies (Pty) Ltd Total |
Masks |
Liora Medical Supplies Cc Total |
Masks N95 |
Logan Medical & Surgical (Pty) Ltd Total |
Masks/Surgical Gowns |
Medical International Orthopaedic Cc Total |
Gloves |
Medi-Core Technologies (Pty) Ltd Total |
Gloves |
Medtex (Pty) Ltd Total |
Gloves |
Multisurge Cc Total |
Masks/Gloves/Isolation Gowns |
Promed Technologies (Pty) Ltd Total |
Surgical Gowns |
Quality Medical Supplies (Pty) Ltd Total |
Safety Goggles |
Royal Fortress Holdings (Pty) Ltd Total |
Gloves |
Tara Technologies Cc Total |
Safety Goggles/Sanitizer/Disinfectant |
Unitrade 1032 Cc Total |
Masks |
Dessert Rose 0305 |
3-ply surgical masks |
Vortex Health |
Sanitizers/Hand Soap/ Disinfectant |
Sanbonani |
Thermometers |
Motla Investments |
Thermometers |
Zuys Enterprise |
Heavy duty gloves |
Beloved Ventures |
Safety Goggles |
FREE STATE
a) Total amount spent to procure PPE is R 20,606,539.50
b) Breakdown in costs of the procured PPE
|
ITEMS/ COMMODITIES |
Amount Spent |
|
||
Masks Surgical/medical |
R 5 739 000.00 |
|
Gloves surgical |
R 121 365.00 |
|
Gowns Disposable |
R 1 117 500.00 |
|
Safety Goggles |
R 388 200.00 |
|
Visors |
R 180 000.00 |
|
Humidifier bottles |
R 279 450.00 |
|
Coveralls |
R 3 590 000.00 |
|
Hand Sanitizers |
R 2 385 000.00 |
|
Disinfectant |
R 5 654 400.00 |
|
Body bags |
R 266 660.00 |
|
Infrared Thermometers |
R 376 400.00 |
|
Toiletries |
R 29 175.00 |
|
Mattresses-Durafoam |
R 479 389.50 |
|
TOTALS R 20 606 539.50 |
c) (i) Companies listed as suppliers |
(ii) corresponding PPE equipment specified companies supplying |
1st Order Placed (26 March 2020) |
|
1. Tara Healthcare |
|
2. Lechoba Medical Technologies |
|
3. Unitrade 1032 |
|
4. Supra Healthcare |
|
5. Logan Medical and Surgical |
|
6. Alframed |
|
2nd Order Placed (21 April 2020) |
|
1. Imperial Logistics HC 3 2. East Coast Medical Northern Region 3. Barrs Pharmaceuticals Industries 4. FS & NCP Medical Agency 5. Zaahir Concept & Design Projects 6. Kaofela Clothing & Textile 7. Arjo Huntleigh SA 8. Roka Media |
|
GAUTENG
a) Total amount spent to procure PPE R86 283 902
b) Breakdown in costs of the procured PPE
|
ITEMS/ COMMODITIES |
Amount Spent |
|
||
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
R 6 674 016 |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
R31 464 691,75 |
|
Gloves Examination sterile |
R184 225 |
|
Gloves examination non-sterile |
R1 298 357 |
|
Gloves surgical |
R322 875,90 |
|
Gloves general purpose/cleaning |
||
Gowns Disposable |
R 5 450 053 |
|
Safety Goggles |
R 520 990 |
|
Visors |
R 515 819,90 |
|
Boot covers |
R 150 173 |
|
Aprons |
R255 000 |
|
Coveralls |
R 19 843 277,25 |
|
Hand Sanitizers |
R 19 753 108 |
|
Infrared Thermometers |
R 26 317,54 |
|
TOTALS |
R86 283 902,44 |
c) (i) Companies listed as suppliers |
(ii) corresponding PPE equipment specified companies supplying |
1. Senatla’s Medical Surgical Solutions |
Coveralls, Face Shield, Safety Spectacles, Disposable Aprons, Foot Covers, Surgical Masks, Gloves, Sanitizers |
2. Be Sure |
Sanitizers |
3. Dinaane Consulting Services |
Surgical Masks, Hand Sanitisers |
4. Future Advertising and Medical |
Gloves, Surgical Mask , Masks - FFP2 , Disposable Visors, Goggles, Overshoe 100s, Gloves powder free, Hand Sanitizer, Mask - FFP1, Surgical Gloves |
5. Jendza Capital |
FFP2 Masks |
6. Liora Medical Supplies |
Googles, Theater overshoes |
7. Opal Sky (Pty) Ltd |
Hand Sanitiser |
8. Ori Medical Supplier |
FFP2 Masks |
9. Promed |
FFP2 Masks |
10. Teeprash Pty Ltd |
Surgical gowns |
11. Dischem |
Infrared Thermometers |
12. Babonolo Holdings |
Antiseptic Bar Soap |
13. Black Renaissance |
Mask Surgical 3 ply |
14. Bliss Pharmaceuticals (PTY) Ltd |
Hand Sanitizer, Mask - 3Ply Face Mask |
15. Macduke Trading Projects |
Mask ear loop or tie on - surgical 3 ply, Surgical Gloves |
16. Mbuso Medical |
Thermometer Digital |
17. Nkhane Projects & Supply |
Hand Sanitizers, Medical Disposable Coveralls, Disposable Visors, Goggles, Dromex Chemical Gloves |
18. Steelwood International (PTY) Ltd t/a Medena |
3 ply surgical mask |
KWAZULU-NATAL
a) Total amount spent to procure PPE R 205 935 455
b) Breakdown in costs of the procured PPE
ITEMS/ COMMODITIES |
Amount Spent |
Apron |
R4,240 |
Boot Covers |
R22,048 |
Coveralls |
R261,712 |
Digital Body Thermometer |
R22,567,546 |
Gloves (latex/examination and high risk) |
R 4,935,542 |
Goggles |
R 336,260 |
Isolation Gowns |
R 21,095,332 |
N95 Masks |
R 23,737,953 |
Sanitizer |
R 51,062,910 |
Scrub Suits |
R 224,232 |
Surgical Gowns |
R 1,233,437 |
Surgical Masks |
R 76,967,243 |
Visor / face shield |
R 3,487,000 |
TOTAL |
R 205,935,455 |
c) (i) Companies listed as suppliers |
(ii) corresponding PPE equipment specified companies supplying |
Access Medical |
Surgical Mask |
AG Medical |
Digital Thermometers |
Alframed Pty (Ltd) |
Digital Body Thermometer |
Andile Ruby Trading |
Sanitizer; N95 Mask |
BSN Trading |
Surgical Mask |
Buhle Waste |
Biohazard Bag |
Community Health |
Sanitizer |
Cyngatha CC. |
Sanitizer |
Dart Props |
Surgical Mask |
EGS |
Surgical Mask |
Ezamancinza Investments |
Surgical Mask |
Ezombuso Group |
Surgical Mask |
Gibela Trade & Investment |
Sanitizer |
Halyard Health SA |
Scrub Suite; Gloves: Cuff-length High Risk; Surgical Gowns; N95 |
Healthware |
Surgical Mask |
Inqaba Medical |
Surgical Mask |
Iphakhade Trading (Pty) Ltd |
Surgical Mask; Sanitizer |
Ithosi Healthcare Solutions |
Surgical Mask |
Juba Fly |
Particulate Respirator (Mask) N95/FFP2 |
Lechoba Medical |
Isolation Gown; Coveralls |
Liamed Medical |
Latex Gloves |
LionBee Investments (Pty) Ltd |
Sanitizer; Isolation Gown |
Logan Medical and Surgical Supplies (Pty) Ltd |
Sanitizer; Isolation Gowns; Surgical Masks |
Mafinikio Capital Investments |
Sanitizer |
Multisurge Medical |
Digital Body Thermometer |
National Community Marketing |
Sanitizer |
Nondlu Consultants |
Surgical Masks |
NYI Logistics |
Surgical Masks |
Orap Medical Supplies |
Surgical Masks |
Petroright LTD |
Surgical Masks |
Platinum |
Surgical Masks |
Pro Secure Ltd |
Sanitizer |
RMA |
Particulate Respirator (Mask) N95/FFP2 |
SA Health |
Gloves: Cuff-length High Risk |
Safarmex |
Gloves: Examination (Latex) |
Sebenzani Trading |
Surgical Mask; Surgical Gown |
Steiner Hygiene |
Sanitizer |
The New Look |
Surgical Mask |
Unitrade |
Visor/ Face-Shield; Coveralls |
LIMPOPO
a) Total amount spent to procure PPE R329,674,987
b) Breakdown in costs of the procured PPE
ITEMS/ COMMODITIES |
Amount Spent |
Body bag |
4,263 |
Boots Rubber Durable |
65,218 |
Cap Theatre Balaclava |
160,000 |
Chlorhexidine |
1,799,278 |
Coveralls |
164,925 |
Dispenser Sanitizer |
7,567,347 |
Dispenser soap |
641,687 |
Face Cloth Mask 2 Ply |
1,374,201 |
Goggles |
495,303 |
Infrared Thermometers |
57,700,445 |
Mask surgical |
148,412,012 |
Overshoes |
172,800 |
Paper Towel |
211,687 |
Sanitizer |
109,081,101 |
Soap Anti-bacterial |
27,130 |
Visor |
1,797,590 |
|
|
Total |
329,674,987.00 |
c) (i) Companies listed as suppliers |
(ii) corresponding PPE equipment specified companies supplying |
Indlovu Manufacturers |
Body bag |
Eagles Eyes Suppliers |
Boots Rubber Durable |
Pienaar Bros |
Cap Theatre, Coveralls & overshoes |
Tsopane Pharm T/a LennyMed Pharmacy Inc |
Chlorhexidine & Mask surgical |
Clinipro (Pty) Ltd |
Dispenser Sanitizer & sanitizer |
Prosecure (Pty) Ltd |
Dispenser Sanitizer & sanitizer |
Liberer Consulting T/a Laundry Dynamics |
Face Cloth Mask 2 Ply |
Magaga Ditshwene Trade & General Project |
Face Cloth Mask 2 Ply |
Mma Maru Pty(Ltd) |
Face Cloth Mask 2 Ply |
Samsrec Production |
Face Cloth Mask 2 Ply |
Tsalach Solution (Pty) Ltd |
Face Cloth Mask 2 Ply |
Khayalamandaba Business Solutions |
Goggles |
Gigy's Trading (Pty) Ltd |
Infrared Thermometers |
IVM Chemicals (Pty) Ltd |
Infrared Thermometers |
Limacon CC |
Infrared Thermometers |
Lunako Solutions |
Infrared Thermometers |
Malutend Trading (Pty) Ltd |
Infrared Thermometers |
Mamello Clinical Solutions |
Infrared Thermometers |
Manare 5 (Pty) Ltd |
Infrared Thermometers |
Optics Defined Technology (Pty) Ltd |
Infrared Thermometers |
Pro Asanta (Pty) Ltd |
Infrared Thermometers |
Smandi Project Management Cc |
Infrared Thermometers |
Steelwood Int (Pty) Ltd T/a Medena |
Infrared Thermometers |
T7 Mash (Pty) Ltd |
Infrared Thermometers |
Value Chem Medical Group |
Infrared Thermometers |
AG Medical |
Mask surgical |
Asitanga Trading & Projects (Pty) Ltd |
Mask surgical |
Basani IT Solutions |
Mask surgical |
BD IT Solutions |
Mask surgical |
Devine Catering & Events (Pty) Ltd |
Mask surgical |
Enpro Laboratories |
Mask surgical |
Glen Life Group |
Mask surgical |
Hipco Trading (Pty) Ltd |
Mask surgical |
Hudi Medical Equipment |
Mask surgical |
Kobuhla Engineering Building Services |
Mask surgical |
Luhura Trading & General Supplies |
Mask surgical |
Mahika Trading |
Mask surgical |
Makanama (Pty) Ltd |
Mask surgical |
Malache Business Solutions |
Mask surgical |
Maphondo Trading & Projects |
Mask surgical |
Marothodi Projects |
Mask surgical |
Masemosi Developers |
Mask surgical |
Mizana Trading (Pty) Ltd |
Mask surgical |
Mmapadi Group |
Mask surgical |
Murunwa Consulting |
Mask surgical |
North Siders Management Consultant |
Mask surgical |
RRA Trading |
Mask surgical |
Sedilaka Projects |
Mask surgical |
Shilombe Trading (Pty) Ltd |
Mask surgical |
YNF Engineering |
Mask surgical |
Mavu-Ashu Civil Construction |
Mask surgical & Infrared thermometers |
NMM Investment Solutions (Pty) Ltd |
Mask surgical & Infrared thermometers |
RIHM Media & Marketing (Pty) Ltd |
Mask surgical & Infrared thermometers |
Tshiamiso Trading 135 |
Mask surgical & Infrared thermometers |
Promed Technologies (Pty) Ltd |
Paper Towel |
Servest (Pty) Ltd |
Soap Anti bacterial |
Bapedi Conglomerate Holdings (Pty) Ltd |
Visor |
Bas Medxpress Cc |
Visor |
Big O Trading 844 Cc |
Visor |
Nox Business Trading (Pty) Ltd |
Visor |
Pat & Josh Business Consultants |
Visor |
Rebantle Trading & Projects (Pty) Ltd |
Visor |
Sejala Business Enterprise |
Visor |
Tendiroli Business Enterprise (Pty) Ltd |
Visor |
Thinamuthu General Trading |
Visor |
Tshimangi Accommodation & Cash Loans |
Visor |
MPUMALANGA
a) Total amount spent to procure PPE R63, 723,000.00
b) Breakdown in costs of the procured PPE
ITEMS / COMMODITIES |
Amount spent |
|
1 |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
112,000 |
2 |
Masks Surgical/medical |
43,212,000 |
3 |
Gloves Examination sterile |
8,000 |
4 |
Gloves examination non-sterile |
8,493,000 |
5 |
Gloves surgical |
142,000 |
6 |
Gowns Disposable |
451,000 |
7 |
Safety Goggles |
2,453,000 |
8 |
Boot covers |
324,000 |
9 |
Aprons |
250,000 |
10 |
Hand Sanitizers |
6,918,000 |
11 |
Infrared Thermometers |
1,359,000 |
Totals |
63,722,000 |
|
|
(ii) corresponding PPE equipment specified companies supplying |
|
Aprons |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
|
Boot covers |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
|
Aprons |
|
Gloves examination non-sterile & Hand Saniters |
|
Gloves Examination sterile & Safety Goggles |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
|
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
|
Gowns Disposable |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
|
Gloves examination non-sterile |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
|
Gowns Disposable |
|
Safety Goggles |
|
Hand Sanitizers |
|
Infrared thermometer |
|
Infrared thermometer |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
|
Hand Sanitizers |
NORTHERN CAPE
a) Total amount spent to procure PPE R 24,841,500.00
b) Breakdown in costs of the procured PPE
|
ITEMS/ COMMODITIES |
Amount Spent R'000 |
|
||
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
1 828 500 |
|
Masks Surgical/medical |
6 525 200 |
|
Gloves Examination sterile |
||
Gloves examination non-sterile |
432 000 |
|
Gloves surgical |
|
|
Gloves general purpose/cleaning |
|
|
Gowns Disposable |
13 712 500 |
|
Safety Goggles |
555 400 |
|
Visors |
75 000 |
|
Boot covers |
||
Aprons |
133 200 |
|
Coveralls |
402 900 |
|
Hand Sanitizers |
470 000 |
|
Disinfectant |
|
|
Biohazard bags |
||
Body bags |
||
Infrared Thermometers |
706 800 |
|
TOTALS |
24 841 500 |
c) (i) Companies listed as suppliers |
(ii) corresponding PPE equipment specified companies supplying |
1. DNS Supplies |
1000 X 500ml sanitizers and 4000 boxes X 100 gloves |
2. CMED Medicals |
200 000 surgical masks, 30 000 N95 masks, 5 000 X 500ml sanitizers, 2 000 coveralls, 1 000 goggles, 1 000 face shield, 10 000 gowns, 100 hand gun thermometers |
3. Revolt Headboy |
240 000 surgical masks |
4. Mellow Live |
100 000 disposable gowns, 10 000 goggles, 300 infra-red thermometer, 180 000 aprons |
NORTH WEST
a) The department has committed R 87,045,585.26 to procure PPE.
b) Breakdown costs of the commitments of the procured PPE
ITEMS/ COMMODITIES |
Amount Committed |
Apron |
R216 950,00 |
Body Bag |
R77 015,90 |
Boot covers |
R230 000,00 |
Coveralls |
R104 650,00 |
Disinfectant |
R4 198 067,00 |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
R5 459 617,00 |
Gloves Examination sterile |
R869 707,00 |
Gloves general purpose/cleaning |
R75 000,00 |
Gloves surgical |
R3 740 792,76 |
Goggles |
R161 330,00 |
Gown disposable |
R881 603,00 |
Hand sanitizer |
R2 776 979,60 |
Infrared Thermometer |
R6 441 939,60 |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
R40 289 169,00 |
Masks Surgical/medical |
R4 990 330,00 |
Ventilators |
R16 479 934,40 |
Visors |
R52 500,00 |
Grand total |
R87 045 585,26 |
c) (i) Companies listed as suppliers and (ii) corresponding PPE equipment specified companies supplying
(ii) corresponding PPE equipment specified companies supplying |
|
|
Apron plastic yellow |
Apron |
CENTRAL MEDICAL |
Apron plastic light blue |
Apron |
CENTRAL MEDICAL |
Plastic aprons |
Apron |
Winimed |
Plastic apron (100`s) |
Apron |
MULTISURGE |
Plastic apron (100`s) |
Apron |
CENTRAL MEDICAL |
Plastic apron (100`s) |
Apron |
CENTRAL MEDICAL |
Plastic apron (100`s) |
Apron |
CENTRAL MEDICAL |
Protective cover body suit disposable- different size |
Body Bag |
ALFREHUTCH |
Protective cover body suit disposable- different size |
Body Bag |
ARC Technology (Pty) Ltd |
Protective cover body suit disposable- different size |
Body Bag |
ARC Technology (Pty) Ltd |
Protective cover body suit disposable-Non woven med, L, XL, XXL |
Body Bag |
ARC Technology (Pty) Ltd |
Protective cover body suit disposable- different size |
Body Bag |
ALFREHUTCH |
Overshoes 100`s |
Boot covers |
MULTISURGE |
Overshoes 100`s |
Boot covers |
MULTISURGE |
Disposable coveralls - Medium 1`s |
Coveralls |
CHEMICAL WORLD |
Disposable coveralls - Large 1`s |
Coveralls |
CHEMICAL WORLD |
500ml Jik |
Disinfectant |
Tumi & Rori construction |
Trigger Spray Bottels |
Disinfectant |
Promed Technologies |
Disinfectant 5lt bottle |
Disinfectant |
TARA HEALTHCARE |
Disinfectant |
||
Disinfectant |
Red spot trading |
|
CHLORHEXIDINE SOL 4% 500ML WITH PUMP (S/SCRUB) 1'S |
Disinfectant |
Barrs |
CHLORHEXIDINE SOL 4% 500ML WITH PUMP (S/SCRUB) 1'S |
Disinfectant |
Barrs |
CHLORHEXIDINE SOL 4% 500ML WITH PUMP (S/SCRUB) 1'S |
Disinfectant |
Barrs |
CHLORHEXIDINE SOL 4% 500ML WITH PUMP (S/SCRUB) 1'S |
Disinfectant |
Barrs |
Bleach 5l |
Disinfectant |
E.G.S Investment Solutions |
Spray Bottles 250ml |
Disinfectant |
E.G.S Investment Solutions |
Spray Bottles 500ml |
Disinfectant |
E.G.S Investment Solutions |
BOTTLE SPRAY CAP |
Disinfectant |
OFENTSE'S PROMOTION DISTRIBUTIONS |
Disinfactant hand soap |
Disinfectant |
Remorabaji |
Liquid hand soap |
Disinfectant |
Remorabaji |
Hand wipes-anti bacteria |
Disinfectant |
Remorabaji |
Bio Scrub |
Disinfectant |
Remorabaji |
Non-sterile Examination Gloves |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Cherish Life |
Non-sterile gloves |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Promed Technologies |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Small Non-sterile |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
PROMED |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Small Non-sterile |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Mutsh medical international |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Small Non-sterile |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Rachis Projects |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Small Non-sterile |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Evergreen |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Small Non-sterile |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Evergreen |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Medium non-sterile |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
PROMED |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Medium non-sterile |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
PROMED |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Medium non-sterile |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Rachis Projects |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Medium non-sterile |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Mutsh medical international |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Large |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
PROMED |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Large |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Rachis Projects |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Large |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
PROMED |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Large |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Evergreen |
Examination gloves TYPE 1 Large |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Mutsh medical international |
Heavy duty gloves medium red |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
STEPAHEAD MANUFACTURING |
Gumboots size 6 |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Emergency hospital suppliers |
Gumboots size 7 |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Emergency hospital suppliers |
Gumboots size 8 |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Emergency hospital suppliers |
Isolation gown - Medium |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
GENESIS PHARMACEUTICALS |
Isolation gown - Medium |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Plan B trolley engineering and operation |
Isolation gown - small |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
GENESIS PHARMACEUTICALS |
Isolation gown - small |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
Plan B trolley engineering and operation |
Heavy duty gloves large red |
Gloves Examination non-sterile |
STEPAHEAD MANUFACTURING |
Sterile Surgical Latex Gloves, different sizes |
Gloves Examination sterile |
Liora Medical Supplies |
Sterile Med gloves |
Gloves Examination sterile |
Evergreen Latex CC |
Elbow extender sterile gloves |
Gloves Examination sterile |
Evergreen Latex CC |
Elbow reach sterile gloves Medium & L |
Gloves Examination sterile |
Evergreen Latex CC |
Non-sterile Examination Gloves |
Gloves Examination sterile |
Winimed |
Sterile and powder free surgical gloves |
Gloves Examination sterile |
Medtex |
Examination gloves small |
Gloves general purpose/cleaning |
E.G.S Investment Solutions |
Examination gloves medium |
Gloves general purpose/cleaning |
E.G.S Investment Solutions |
Examination gloves large |
Gloves general purpose/cleaning |
E.G.S Investment Solutions |
Surgical gloves size 6 to 8 |
Gloves surgical |
Evergreen Latex CC |
Examination gloves TYPE 2 Large |
Gloves surgical |
Access |
Examination gloves TYPE 2 Large |
Gloves surgical |
Supra |
Examination gloves TYPE 2 Large |
Gloves surgical |
Medtex |
Examination gloves TYPE 2 Large |
Gloves surgical |
PROMED |
Examination gloves TYPE 2 Large |
Gloves surgical |
Medi-Core |
Examination gloves TYPE 2 Medium |
Gloves surgical |
Access |
Examination gloves TYPE 2 Medium |
Gloves surgical |
Access |
Examination gloves TYPE 2 Medium |
Gloves surgical |
Supra |
Examination gloves TYPE 2 Small |
Gloves surgical |
Access |
Examination gloves TYPE 2 Small |
Gloves surgical |
Supra |
Examination gloves TYPE 2 Small |
Gloves surgical |
Supra |
Surgical gloves size 8 packs of 50`s |
Gloves surgical |
Evergreen |
Surgical gloves size 8 packs of 50`s |
Gloves surgical |
Evergreen |
Surgical gloves size 6.5 packs of 50`s |
Gloves surgical |
Evergreen |
Surgical gloves size 6.5 packs of 50`s |
Gloves surgical |
Meze Bussiness trading |
Surgical gloves size 6.5 packs of 50`s |
Gloves surgical |
Evergreen |
Full face mask with eye protection |
Gloves surgical |
Allenco |
Full face mask with eye protection |
Gloves surgical |
Allenco |
Full face mask with eye protection |
Gloves surgical |
Allenco |
Surgical gloves size 7 packs of 50`s |
Gloves surgical |
Evergreen |
Surgical gloves size 7 packs of 50`s |
Gloves surgical |
Evergreen |
Surgical gloves size 7 packs of 50`s |
Gloves surgical |
Evergreen |
Surgical gloves size 7.5 packs of 50`s |
Gloves surgical |
Evergreen |
Surgical gloves size 7.5 packs of 50`s |
Gloves surgical |
Evergreen |
Surgical gloves size 7.5 packs of 50`s |
Gloves surgical |
Evergreen |
Surgical gloves , hypoallergic , sterile size 7 |
Gloves surgical |
Medtex |
Surgical gloves , hypoallergic , sterile size 7 |
Gloves surgical |
Medtex |
Surgical gloves , hypoallergic , sterile size 7 |
Gloves surgical |
Supra |
Safety goggles 1`s |
Goggles |
LECHOBA |
Goggles- good seal with skin of the face |
Goggles |
ARC Technology (Pty) Ltd |
Visitor disposable constructed high quality optically clear. |
Goggles |
ARC Technology (Pty) Ltd |
Google flexible PVC |
Goggles |
TARA HEALTHCARE |
Gown surgical long sleeves with cuffs |
Gown disposable |
Promed Technologies |
Isolation gown X-large |
Gown disposable |
Lechaba Medical Supplies |
Isolation gown |
Gown disposable |
ALFREHUTCH |
Isolation gown- large |
Gown disposable |
GENESIS PHARMACEUTICALS |
Isolation gown- large |
Gown disposable |
Plan B trolley engineering and operation |
Water less hand sanitizers 70% |
Hand sanitizer |
Bareki Itumeleng Suppliers and Projects |
Water less hand sanitizers 70% |
Hand sanitizer |
Selcas Trading PTY Ltd |
Medical hand sanitizer 70% alcohol 500ml |
Hand sanitizer |
TARA HEALTHCARE |
Hand sanitizer 5l |
Hand sanitizer |
E.G.S Investment Solutions |
Hand sanitizer 20l |
Hand sanitizer |
E.G.S Investment Solutions |
500ml gel hand sanitizer |
Hand sanitizer |
Remorabaji |
Chlorhexidine in alcohol green hand disinfectant |
Hand sanitizer |
Barrs |
Chlorhexidine in alcohol green hand disinfectant |
Hand sanitizer |
Barrs |
Chlorhexidine in alcohol green hand disinfectant |
Hand sanitizer |
Barrs |
Chlorhexidine in alcohol green hand disinfectant |
Hand sanitizer |
Biotech |
Handsanitizer (alcohol based ) 500ml |
Hand sanitizer |
LOGAN MEDICAL |
Handsanitizer (alcohol based ) 500ml |
Hand sanitizer |
Red spot trading |
Sanitizer 70% alcohol 25 liters |
Hand sanitizer |
Red spot trading |
Sanitizer 70% alcohol 25 liters |
Hand sanitizer |
Red spot trading |
Digital body thermometer |
Infrared Thermometer |
TARA HEALTHCARE |
Digital thermometer infrared non contact |
Infrared Thermometer |
MULTISURGE (Pty) Ltd |
Thermometer Electronic temporal artery temprature measure 3cm away from forehead |
Infrared Thermometer |
Sambonani Holding |
THERMOMETERS CLINICAL NON-MERCURYS ORAL & AUXILLARY 1'S |
Infrared Thermometer |
Dr Temp |
THERMOMETERS CLINICAL NON-MERCURYS ORAL & AUXILLARY 1'S |
Infrared Thermometer |
Dr Temp |
THERMOMETERS CLINICAL NON-MERCURYS ORAL & AUXILLARY 1'S |
Infrared Thermometer |
Dr Temp |
THERMOMETERS CLINICAL NON-MERCURYS ORAL & AUXILLARY 1'S |
Infrared Thermometer |
Dr Temp |
THERMOMETERS CLINICAL NON-MERCURYS ORAL & AUXILLARY 1'S |
Infrared Thermometer |
Dr Temp |
THERMOMETER NON-MERCURY SEMI - DISPOSABLE E 100'S |
Infrared Thermometer |
Dr Temp |
THERMOMETER NON-MERCURY SEMI - DISPOSABLE E 100'S |
Infrared Thermometer |
Dr Temp |
THERMOMETER NON-MERCURY SEMI - DISPOSABLE E 100'S |
Infrared Thermometer |
Dr Temp |
Infrared Thermometer |
Infrared Thermometer |
Sanbonani |
Infrared Thermometer |
Infrared Thermometer |
Sanbonani |
N95 - size small |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
LECHOBA |
N95 - size small |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
Allenco |
N95 - size small |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
Liora |
N95 - size small |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
QUALITY MEDICAL SUPPLIES |
3-Ply Masks |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
Meddreg Technology |
3-Ply Masks |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
Multisurge PTY Ltd |
3-Ply Masks |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
Sooliman's Retail Enterprise |
3-Ply Masks |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
Sooliman's Retail Enterprise |
N95 Masks |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
Lechaba Medical Supplies |
N95 Masks |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
ALFREHUTCH |
Filtering half mask |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
LIORA Med. Supplies |
Particulate filtering mask disposable N95 S,M & L |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
Quality Medical Supplies |
N95 Masks |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
E.G.S Investment Solutions |
Face mask with loops 50`s |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
LOGAN MEDICAL |
Face mask with loops 50`s |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
Medi-Core |
Face mask with loops 50`s |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
GENESIS PHARMACEUTICALS |
Face mask with loops 50`s |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
KHUABO HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD |
N95 - Mask medium 1`s |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
LECHOBA |
N95 - Mask large 1`s |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
LECHOBA |
Mask surgical face |
Masks Surgical/medical |
Chemical Medical |
Mask surgical face with eye shield |
Masks Surgical/medical |
ALLENCO MEDICAL & DENTAL SUPPLIES |
Surgical mask |
Masks Surgical/medical |
E.G.S Investment Solutions |
Surgical mask tie-backs |
Masks Surgical/medical |
Allenco |
Surgical mask tie-backs |
Masks Surgical/medical |
MULTISURGE |
Ventilators |
Ventilators |
Draggler |
Disposabel Visors |
Visors |
Evergreen Latex CC |
WESTERN CAPE
a) Total amount spent to procure PPE
(i) Orders placed as at end March 2020 R115 304 818
(ii) Of which R15 952 162 had been received and invoiced
(b) Breakdown in costs of the procured PPE
- (i) and (ii) Suppliers with corresponding PPE supplying
NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
(a) Total amount spent to procure PPE R6,853,123.44
(b) Breakdown in costs of the procured PPE
ITEMS/ COMMODITIES |
Amount Spent (R) |
Masks Respirator N95/FFP2/KN95 |
3,297,545.25 |
Masks Surgical/medical |
806,791.00 |
Masks cloth |
195,500.00 |
Face shields |
983.25 |
Gloves Examination sterile |
6,716.00 |
Gloves examination non-sterile |
7,452.00 |
Gloves surgical |
17,112.00 |
Safety Goggles |
44,850.00 |
Boot covers |
289,800.00 |
Aprons |
1,380.00 |
Coveralls |
391,000.00 |
Hand Sanitizers |
1,440,466.12 |
Infrared Thermometers |
353,527.82 |
TOTALS |
6,853,123.44 |
(c) (i) Companies listed as suppliers |
(ii) corresponding PPE equipment specified companies supplying |
1. BARRS Pharmaceutical Industries |
Hand Sanitizers |
2. Unicore Holdings (Pty) Ltd |
Thermometers |
3. Mr. First Aid (Pty) Ltd |
Hand sanitizers, shoe covers, disposable gowns, gloves, masks and goggles |
4. Biologica Pharmaceuticals |
Surgical masks |
5. X-Business Resources |
N95 masks |
6. SciProfs |
Face shields |
7. Tammy Taylor Nails |
Cloth face masks |
8. Lora Medical Supplies |
N95 masks |
9. Libera Management Services |
Hand Sanitizers |
END.
08 June 2020 - NW518
Van Staden, Mr PA to ask the Minister of Health
(1)What is the total number of (a) mortuaries in each province and (b) corpses that were received in each mortuary as a result of the COVID-19 virus; (2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
1. (a) The Department has a database that includes mortuaries in hospitals, forensic pathology and private funeral undertakers. The database is updated on a daily basis as and when new information is received from provinces and municipality. The database as at 04 June 2020 is as follows:
Table 1: Database of number of Mortuaries in forensic pathology, hospitals and private funeral undertakers
PROVINCE |
NUMBER OF MORTUARIES |
Eastern Cape |
374 |
Free State |
279 |
Gauteng |
440 |
Kwazulu Natal |
522 |
Limpopo |
242 |
Mpumalanga |
229 |
North West |
272 |
Northern Cape |
150 |
Western Cape |
189 |
Total |
2697 |
(b) The attached table provides a record of corpses that were received in each mortuary as a result of COVID–19.
Table 2: Covid-19 deaths and mortuaries
District |
Health Facility |
Undertaker/Mortuary |
Number of Mortal Remains received |
GAUTENG |
|||
City of Tshwane |
Pretoria East Hospital (Private) Steve Biko Academic Hospital |
Muslim Community (Pretoria and Central Muslim Burial) |
2 |
Dr. George Mukhari |
Rhulani Funerals |
1 |
|
SUB-TOTAL |
3 |
||
City of Johannesburg |
|||
Fourways Hospital (Private) |
Poonees Funeral Undertaker- Cremation |
1 |
|
Charlotte Maxeke Academic hospital |
Kupane Funeral Undertaker |
1 |
|
Sunninghill |
Chevra Kadisha |
1 |
|
Chris H Chris Hani Baragwanath |
Kwa Vusa Funeral Undertaker |
1 |
|
Leratong Hospital |
Associated funeral homes |
1 |
|
Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital |
Vuyo Funeral Undertaker |
1 |
|
Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital |
Nkanyiso Funerals |
1 |
|
Charlotte Maxeke Academic hospital |
Lebowa Funeral Undertaker |
1 |
|
SUB-TOTAL |
8 |
||
Westrand District Municipality |
Pinehaven Hospital (Private) Krugersdorp Hospital (Private) |
AVBOB - Krugersdorp AVOBOB – Carltonville |
2 1 |
Leratong Hospital |
Sepotokele Funeral Parlour |
1 |
|
SUB-TOTAL |
4 |
||
City of Ekurhuleni |
Charlotte Maxeke Academic hospital |
Lebowa Funeral and was transferred to Cape town |
1 |
Morningside Mediclinic |
J&S Funerals Boksburg |
1 |
|
Unitas Hospital |
Kupane Funeral Undertaker |
1 |
|
Glynwood Private Hospital Tembisa Hospital |
Doves |
2 |
|
Charllotte Mxeke Academic Hospital |
Central Islamic Trust |
1 |
|
Thelle Mogoerane |
Phuthang Batho Funeral Service - Thokoza |
1 |
|
Thelle Mogoerane |
Surprise Funerals - Orange Farm |
1 |
|
SUB-TOTAL |
8 |
||
GRAND TOTAL GAUTENG |
23 (As of 04 June 2020) |
||
LIMPOPO |
|||
District |
Health Facility |
Undertaker/Mortuary |
Number of Mortal Remains received |
Capricorn |
Netcare Pholosho |
Lebowa funeral undertaker |
1 |
Netcare Pholosho |
Ruth Modiba funeral undertaker |
1 |
|
Sekhukhune |
Mojalefa Practice, Medi 24 |
Wivani funeral undertaker |
1 |
GRAND TOTAL LIMPOPO |
3 (As of 04 June 2020) |
||
KWAZULU NATAL |
|||
District |
Health Facility |
Undertaker/Mortuary |
Number of Mortal Remains received |
Ethekwini |
St Augustine’s Hospital |
Nqaki Funeral Undertakers |
1 |
Umhlanga Hospital |
Newlands Funeral Undertakers |
1 |
|
St Augustine’s Hospital |
Oakleigh Funeral Home |
2 |
|
St Augustine’s Hospital |
Wyebank Funeral Undertakers |
1 |
|
St Augustine’s Hospital |
Isipingo Funeral Undertakers |
1 |
|
Parklands Hospital |
Ndabes Dignified Funeral Undertakers |
1 |
|
Life Entabeni |
Khalidsha Bawa (Bayview Muslim Burial Services)Clairwood |
1 |
|
Lenmed Shifa Hospital) |
Bayview Muslim Services |
1 |
|
Kingsway Hospital |
AVBOB |
1 |
|
IALCH |
Khalidsha Bawa (Bayview Muslim Burial Services) Clairwood |
1 |
|
St Augustine’s Hospital |
Cebolethu Funeral Services |
1 |
|
St Augustine’s Hospital |
AVBOB |
1 |
|
St Augustine’s Hospital |
Khalidsha Bawa (Bayview Muslim Burial Services) Clairwood |
1 |
|
Parklands Hospital |
Wyebank Funeral Undertakers |
1 |
|
St Augustine’s Hospital |
Phoenix Funeral Undertaker |
1 |
|
Umhlanga Hospital |
Muslim Burial Society |
1 |
|
St Augustine’s Hospital |
Doves Greyville |
1 |
|
St Augustine’s Hospital |
AVBOB |
1 |
|
KwaDabeka Clinic - RK Khan |
Ndabes Funeral |
1 |
|
St Augustine’s Hospital |
Shanleys Funeral Home |
1 |
|
St Augustine’s Hospital |
Khalidsha Bawa (Bayview Muslim Burial Services) Clairwood |
1 |
|
Westville Hospital |
Ndabes Funeral |
1 |
|
St Augustine’s Hospital |
Doves Greyville |
1 |
|
Entabeni Hospital |
Khalidsha Bawa (Bayview Muslim Burial Services) Clairwood |
1 |
|
Entabeni Hospital |
Shanleys Funeral Home |
1 |
|
Victoria Hospital |
Mandeni Funeral parlour |
1 |
|
Entabeni Hospital |
Wyebank Funeral Undertakers |
1 |
|
Kingsway Hospital |
Doves Greyville |
1 |
|
Entabeni Hospital |
Khalidsha Bawa (Bayview Muslim Burial Services) Clairwood |
1 |
|
Nu Shifa Hospital |
Ethekwini Funeral Services |
1 |
|
Crompton Hospital |
Oakleigh Funeral Home |
1 |
|
Umhlanga Hospitial |
Ethekwini Funeral Services |
1 |
|
Entabeni Hospital |
AVBOB |
1 |
|
Durdoc Hospital |
Doves Greyville |
1 |
|
Parklands Hospital |
Mosaic Funeral Undetakers Ugu District |
1 |
|
Entabeni Hospital |
Pinetown Funeral Services |
1 |
|
IALCH |
Bayview Muslim Burial Service |
1 |
|
Entabeni Hospital |
Doves Greyville |
1 |
|
King Edward Hospital |
Cebolethu Funeral Services |
1 |
|
Isipingo |
Doves Greyville |
1 |
|
Lenmed Nu Shifa Hospital |
Bayview Muslim Burial Service |
1 |
|
Lenmed Ethekwini Heart Hospital |
Wyebank Funeral Services |
1 |
|
RK Khan Hospital |
Cebolethu Funeral Services |
1 |
|
IALCH |
Oceans Funeral Services |
1 |
|
Kingsway Hospital |
Doves Greyville |
1 |
|
SUB-TOTAL |
46 |
||
King Cetshwayo |
Ngwelezane Hospital |
Notha Funeral Parlour |
1 |
Netcare the Bay Hospital |
Eshowe Crematorium |
1 |
|
SUB-TOTAL |
2 |
||
uThukela |
Ladysmith Larvena Hospital |
AVBOB |
2 |
SUB-TOTAL |
2 |
||
Ugu |
Margate Private Hospital |
Above All Funeral Undertakers |
1 |
SUB-TOTAL |
1 |
||
GRAND TOTAL KZN |
51 (As of 04 June 2020) |
WESTERN CAPE |
|||
District |
Health Facility |
Undertaker/Mortuary |
Number of Mortal Remains received |
Cape Town |
Groote Schuur Hospital |
AVBOB |
1 |
Constantia Medi-clinic |
Doves |
2 |
|
Durbanville Medi-clinic |
Peninsula Funeral Services |
1 |
|
Heideveld Emergency Centre |
Quest Funerals |
1 |
|
Tygerberg Hospital |
Western Cape Muslim Undertakers Forum |
1 |
|
Community death |
AVBOB |
1 |
|
Tygerberg Hospital |
Alijac Funeral Services |
1 |
|
Tygerberg Hospital |
Sweet Victor/Kabashe Funerals |
1 |
|
Groote Schuur Hospital |
AVBOB |
1 |
|
Community death |
AVBOB |
1 |
|
Groote Schuur Hospital |
Western Cape Muslim Undertakers Forum |
2 |
|
Tygerberg Hospital |
Uzuko/Keiza Funerals |
1 |
|
Tygerberg Hospital |
Amazizi/Lafuta Funerals |
1 |
|
Tygerberg Hospital |
Mthuthuzeli Funerals |
1 |
|
Groote Schuur Hospital |
AVBOB |
3 |
|
Sub Total |
19 (As of 25 April) |
||
Cape Winelands DM |
Ceres Hospital |
Fourbeth Funerals |
4 |
Worcester Hospital |
Valley Funerals |
1 |
|
Ceres Hospital |
Ceres Funerals |
4 |
|
Worcester Hospital |
Undertaker: Avbob Worcester |
1 |
|
Worcester Hospital |
Undertaker: El Shaddai Begrafnisdienste |
1 |
|
Paarl Hospital |
Willy’s Funerals |
8 |
|
Paarl Hospital |
AVBOB |
3 |
|
Paarl Hospital |
Aubrey Solomon’s Funerals |
1 |
|
Paarl Hospital |
Paarl Muslim Jamaa |
2 |
|
Paarl Hospital |
I. Arm (undertaker from City of Cape Town) |
1 |
|
Paarl Medi Clinic |
Willy’s Funerals |
1 |
|
Name of Facility not mentioned |
Name of undertaker not mentioned |
5 |
|
SUB-TOTAL |
32 (As of 4 June 2020) |
||
West Coast DM |
No death recorded |
0 |
|
Overberg DM |
No death recorded |
0 |
|
Central Karoo DM |
No death recorded |
0 |
|
Garden Route DM |
No death recorded |
0 |
|
GRAND TOTAL WC – Gross underreporting has been noted and the Province is currently correcting and updating the figures |
51 (As of 04 June 2020) |
||
FREE STATE |
|||
District |
Health Facility |
Undertaker/Mortuary |
Number of Mortal Remains received |
Mangaung Metro |
Pelonomi Hospital |
Molly |
1 |
Medi Clinic |
AVBOB |
1 |
|
Medi Clinic |
Bloemfontein Funerals |
1 |
|
At home |
AVBOB |
1 |
|
National Hospital |
AVBOB |
1 |
|
GRANT TOTAL FREE STATE |
5 (As of 25 April 2020) |
EASTERN CAPE |
|||
District |
Health Facility |
Undertaker/Mortuary |
Number of Mortal Remains received |
Amathole DM |
Frere Hospital, East London |
AVBOB East London, transferred to AVBOB Butterworth |
1 |
Life Beacon Bay East London |
Thuso Funeral Parlour Idutywa |
1 |
|
Stutterheim Hospital Hospital Road |
Hewu Funerals Mlungisi Location Stutterheim |
1 |
|
SUB-TOTAL |
3 |
||
OR Tambo DM |
Died at home. New Payne Village, Mthatha, KSD LM |
Phakamani Bantu, Payne Village, Mthatha, KSD LM |
1 |
SUB-TOTAL |
1 |
||
Nelson Mandela Bay |
Mercantile Private Hospital |
Vantyi and Vantyi Funeral Home, Zwide, Port Elizabeth |
1 |
Livingstone Hospital |
Fortuin Funeral Home, Bethelsdorp, Port Elizabeth |
1 |
|
Lingstone Hospital, Port Elizabeth |
Shweme Zilamkhonto, Zwide, Port Elizabeth |
1 |
|
Livingstone Hospital, Port Elizabeth |
Vantyi and Vantyi Funeral Home, Zwide, Port Elizabeth |
1 |
|
SUB-TOTAL |
4 |
||
Chris Hani DM |
Frontier Hospital |
Russel and Son Funeral Directors |
5 |
Queenstown Private |
Russel and Son Funeral Directors |
3 |
|
East London Private Hospital |
Russel and Son Funeral Directors |
1 |
|
Frontier Hospital, Hewu Hospital & Frere Hospital |
AVBOB, Komani |
3 |
|
Cradock Hospital |
Tusano Funerals |
1 |
|
Middelburg Hospital, Greenacres Hospital |
Middelburg Funerals |
2 |
|
SUB-TOTAL |
15 |
||
GRAND TOTAL EASTERN CAPE |
23 (As of 4 June 2020) |
||
MPUMALANGA |
|||
Gert Sibande |
No death recorded |
0 |
|
Ehlanzeni |
No death recorded |
0 |
|
Nkangala |
No death recorded |
0 |
|
GRANT TOTAL MPUMALANGA |
0 |
||
NORTH WEST |
|||
Bojanala |
JST Hospital |
Name of undertaker not mentioned |
1 |
Ngaka Modiri Molema |
No death recorded |
0 |
|
Dr Kenneth Kaunda |
No death recorded |
0 |
|
Dr Ruth Mogomotsi Mompati DM |
No death recorded |
0 |
|
GRAND TOTAL NORTH WEST |
0 |
||
NORTHERN CAPE |
|||
Namakwa |
No death recorded |
||
Frances Baard DM |
Jan Kenpdorp CHC |
Kgalalelo |
1 |
John Taolo Gaetsewe |
No death recorded |
||
Pixley ka Semme |
No death recorded |
||
ZF Mgcawu |
No death recorded |
||
GRAND TOTAL NORTHERN CAPE |
1 |
2. A statement will be made on the matter as part of media statements to update the country on the outbreak.
END.
08 June 2020 - NW493
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Health
In light of the concerns about the coronavirus outbreak and the porous borders of the Republic, (a) what number of quarantine centres have been established in each province, (b) what kind of infrastructure is being used in the specified centres, (c) has each centre been equipped with the necessary scanners and medical equipment to handle potential cases, (d) what number of staff have been formally trained in each province to deal with potential cases of the coronavirus and (e) what was the cost of the establishment of each centre?
Reply:
a) The first part of the question related to the number of Quarantine facilities that have been activated in the country and shown per province.
Province |
NO OF SITES |
NO OF BEDS |
Eastern Cape |
19 |
662 |
Free State |
5 |
313 |
Gauteng |
21 |
6236 |
KwaZulu Natal |
48 |
1098 |
Limpopo |
6 |
313 |
Mpumalanga |
6 |
434 |
North West |
6 |
188 |
Northern Cape |
9 |
497 |
Western Cape |
16 |
2537 |
Grand Total |
136 |
12278 |
There are a number of sites on standby but is only activated as and when the Province deem it necessary to accommodate patients and or PUI's.
(b) There is currently 64 privately owned and 72 state owned facilities utilised. The following types of facilities are being utilised:
Type of facility |
Number of Sites in this category |
B&B |
15 |
CARAVAN PARK/CAMP SITE |
1 |
HEALTH FACILITY |
52 |
HOTEL |
38 |
LODGE |
7 |
NATURE RESERVE LODGE |
6 |
Other |
1 |
RESORT |
12 |
Training Centre |
4 |
Grand Total |
136 |
These sites were assessed for their suitability against a set of guidelines that looks at their locality, access to the site, ventilation, basic infrastructure requirements like access to electricity and water and then space for each occupant.
(c) There is a list of equipment requirements provided for in the guideline that include the following:
Minimum Equipment |
Clinical gloves (latex, single-use gloves for clinical care) |
N95 masks – only for aerosol generating procedures (taking of specimens) Medical/Surgical masks |
Aprons - disposable |
Sharps containers |
Red health risk waste bags to be in health care risk waste box with biohazard sign |
Alcohol-based hand sanitiser |
Liquid hand wash |
Clean single-use towels (e.g. paper towels) |
Cleaning gloves (reusable vinyl or rubber gloves for environmental cleaning) |
Appropriate detergent for environmental cleaning and disinfectant for disinfection of surfaces, instruments or equipment |
Large plastic bag for general waste (black or transparent) |
Linen bags |
Collection container for used equipment |
What has been issued to each site is dependent on the type of site and their own commitment to the cause. In the Western Cape for example some privately owned sites only required masks, gloves, bioboxes and red bags. The rest were provided by the establishment themselves.
(d) A standard set of training is conducted by Provincial Departments of Health related to the following:
- Training of healthcare professional on SOPs that needs to be followed at the quarantine centres for daily examination, movements in the facility, infection prevention control measures and use of PPE kit etc.
- Paramedical staff (staff nurses, medics, pharmacist etc) need to be trained on SOPs to be followed at quarantine/isolation centres and use of PPE.
- Support staff (housekeepers/cleaners, caterers, security staff, drivers and general duty staff) need to be trained on the use of masks, gloves, cleaning and disinfection procedures and use of PPE kit, etc.
- When a new staff member is assigned to a quarantine/isolation site, it needs to be ensured that he/she has received proper training before undertaking the work.
- All training should emphasise that all activities/procedures must be done under the strict monitoring and observation of trained specialists.
The exact numbers of people trained at these facilities is currently unknown.
(e) The costs associated at each of these centres varies and is dependent on the type of facility, who owns it and what the commitment is from each related to the cause. Private facilities in the hospitality industry is paid per person per night. For that they provide the full accommodation and catering support function, and the Provincial departments pick up the bill related to any clinical and waste management services. Costs associated with that range between R850 to R1200 per night per person. This includes accommodation and two meals per day.
For public facilities, again depending on the type of facility the cost would vary. From a priority perspective, public facilities already equipped with linen, beds and other basic furniture and services were first activated. In more dire times the Department is preparing public facilities by procurement of all beds, furnishing and operational equipment to activate facilities as a second priority. However, in the short term there is a heavy reliance on privately owned facilities where the moneys paid, also strengthened the tourism industry where no income could be generated.
The procurement of Health Technology equipment is also not done in bulk and at a rapid rate to make provision and address the demands that Covid-19 is placing on the department. Equipment is issued to where it is needed and includes Medical, Isolation and Quarantine facilities so to isolate the costs to only quarantine facilities is difficult at present.
END.
08 June 2020 - NW460
Van Staden, Mr PA to ask the Minister of Health
(1)With reference to the transfer of baby Edward Erasmus between various hospitals (details furnished), (a) what were the complications during his birth, (b) what was done at the John Daniel Newberry Hospital to stabilise the baby during the complications, (c) why there was no oxygen available at the Dihlabeng Regional Hospital to assist the baby, (d) why did the Universitas Academic Hospital in Bloemfontein send the baby to the Intensive Care Unit without informing the parents, (e) why was the life support machine disconnected without the consent of the parents and (f) why did the Universitas Academic Hospital in Bloemfontein refuse to provide the postmortem certificate to the parents; (2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
1. (a) The mother (21 years old) delivered the baby (the mother's third delivery) at Clocolan, JD Newberry District Hospital with a reported history of meconium stained liquor and Apgar score of 5/10 and 6/10 at 1 minute and 5 minutes respectively. The mother arrived un-booked as a result no ultrasound was done antenatally. The baby was preterm estimated gestation age of 34-35 weeks with low birth weight (1,98 kg). In addition the following were found: Dysmorphic features and multiple congenital anomalies, anorectal malformation - imperforate anus, bilateral renal malformation - confirmed by kidney ultrasound, severe respiratory distress - most likely due to lung hypoplasia during pregnancy and upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
(b)-(c) The patient was transferred to the Neonatal ICU at the Dihlabeng Regional Hospital where the baby was put on a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine to assist the baby to breathe. As the baby's respiratory distress worsened the medical officer decided to transfer the patient Universitas Academic Hospital.
(d) The baby's condition was critical and it was transported via air transport, given respiratory support via CPAP. On arrival at Universitas Academic Hospital the baby was admitted to the Neonatal ICU as his condition required life support - at no stage did parents raise the issue of objection to the baby being put on life support.
(e) The baby died while on life support machines and his parents were allowed to hold the baby whilst he was still intubated.
(f) A post-mortem was offered to the parents but they refused.
2. Yes.
END.
08 June 2020 - NW415
Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Health
(1)(a) What number of hospitals are ready to treat patients infected by the coronavirus and (b) does each hospital have the necessary equipment and supplies to ensure the safety of professional health staff; (2) what (a) number of public clinics are equipped to handle patients with the coronavirus and (b) precautions will be taken in the event of a breakout of the virus; (3) on what basis will the decision be made to ban travel to and out of the Republic; (4) what education campaign programmes are in place to ensure that South Africans are properly guided and informed with regard to the steps to take when they suspect they may have the disease?
Reply:
1. (a) The number of hospitals ready to treat COVID-19 patients is 262 hospitals.
(b) The Department conducts weekly audits on the availability, requirements and current equipment and commodities in hospitals. Where challenges are found they are highlighted to provincial officials to intervene.
2. (a) All (3467 Primary Health Care facilities/clinics) are provided with the national protocols through their provinces for handling corona virus suspected patients and are submitting individual questionnaires on their readiness to respond to the pandemic.
(b) Precautions to be taken in the event of an outbreak in Clinics include use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE's) by all staff; ensuring effective triage facilities are in place to separate patients with COVID-19 symptoms from those without symptoms, rapid and safe referral of patients to hospitals for patients who need to be hospitalised.
(3) The initial transmission of the COVID-19 virus was from imported cases from high risk countries. The ban on travel in/out of the country is purely to disrupt transmission from other countries, especially high risk countries.
(4) A comprehensive Risk Communication and Stakeholder Engagement (RCCE) Strategy has been developed as guided by the International Health Regulations of the World Health Organisation.
Some of the Objectives of this strategy are:
- To ensure that people have the life-saving information they need to protect themselves and others (from the virus and to reduce its impact on health, social life, and the economy)
- To ensure consistency in information and language from all partners and avoid misinformation/rumours.
- To inform the general public how the public health response is being conducted and health authorities are being pro-active in monitoring, detecting, and preventing the spread of COVID-19.
To ensure participation of and engagement with relevant communities to work out barriers to the implementation and uptake of public health measures.
END.
08 June 2020 - NW339
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) number of (i) serviceable and (ii) fully equipped ambulances are being used in each (aa) district municipality and (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in the Western Cape and (b) area in square kilometres does each ambulance service?
Reply:
The following table reflects the details in this regard
Western Cape Districts |
(a)(i) Serviceable ambulances |
(a)(ii) Fully equipped ambulances |
In each (aa) district, (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in the Province |
(b) Area in square kilometres each ambulance service |
City of Cape Town |
254 |
115 |
115 |
2 446 |
Cape Winelands |
40 |
40 |
21 473 |
|
Central Karoo |
16 |
16 |
38 854 |
|
Garden Route |
30 |
30 |
23 331 |
|
Overberg |
24 |
24 |
12 239 |
|
West Coast |
29 |
29 |
31 119 |
END.
08 June 2020 - NW337
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) number of (i) serviceable and (ii) fully equipped ambulances are being used in each (aa) district municipality and (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in the North West and (b) area in square kilometres does each ambulance service?
Reply:
The following table reflects the details in this regard
North West Districts |
(a)(i) Serviceable ambulances |
(a)(ii) Fully equipped ambulances |
In each (aa) district, (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in the Province |
(b) Area in square kilometres each ambulance service |
Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati |
119 |
17 |
17 |
43 700 |
Dr Kenneth Kaunda |
18 |
18 |
14 642 |
|
Bojanala |
11 |
11 |
18 333 |
|
Ngaka Modiri Molema |
21 |
21 |
28 206 |
END.
08 June 2020 - NW336
Gwarube, Ms S to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) number of (i) serviceable and (ii) fully equipped ambulances are being used in each (aa) district municipality and (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in Mpumalanga and (b) area in square kilometres does each ambulance service?
Reply:
The following table reflects the details in this regard
(a) (i) serviceable ambulances |
(a) (ii) fully equipped ambulances (aa) in each district municipality |
(a) (ii) (bb) in each local municipality in the public health sector in the Province |
(b) Area in square kilometres each ambulance services |
134 |
EHLANZENI =48 |
Mbombela = 20 |
Ambulances are not restricted to a service Area |
Nkomazi = 13 |
|||
Thaba Chweu = 8 |
|||
Bushbuckridge = 7 |
|||
NKANGALA = 40 |
Emalahleni = 10 |
||
Steve Tshwete = 8 |
|||
Emakhazeni = 6 |
|||
Thembisile Hani = 4 |
|||
Dr JS Moroka = 8 |
|||
Victor Khanye = 4 |
|||
GERT SIBANDE = 46 |
Mkhondo = 3 |
||
Albert Luthuli = 7 |
|||
Msukaligwa = 5 |
|||
Govan Mbeki = 12 |
|||
Pixley Ka Seme = 7 |
|||
Albert Luthuli = 4 |
|||
Lekwa = 4 |
|||
Dipaleseng = 4 |
END.
08 June 2020 - NW335
Gwarube, Ms S to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) number of (i) serviceable and (ii) fully equipped ambulances are being used in each (aa) district municipality and (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in Limpopo and (b) area in square kilometres does each ambulance service?
Reply:
The following table reflects the details in this regard
Limpopo Districts |
(a)(i) Serviceable ambulances |
(a)(ii) Fully equipped ambulances |
In each (aa) district, (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in the Province |
(b) Area in square kilometres each ambulance service |
Capricorn |
164 |
59 |
59 |
21 705 |
Waterberg |
48 |
48 |
44 913 |
|
Sekhukhune |
56 |
56 |
13 528 |
|
Mopani |
73 |
73 |
20 011 |
|
Vhembe |
64 |
64 |
25 597 |
END.
08 June 2020 - NW338
Bagraim, Mr M to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) number of (i) serviceable and (ii) fully equipped ambulances are being used in each (aa) district municipality and (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in the Northern Cape and (b) area in square kilometres does each ambulance service?
Reply:
The following table reflects the details in this regard
Northern Cape Districts |
(a)(i) Serviceable ambulances |
(a)(ii) Fully equipped ambulances |
In each (aa) district, (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in the Province |
(b) Area in square kilometres each ambulance service |
Frances Baard |
85 |
18 |
18 |
12 836 |
John Taolo Gaetsiwe |
11 |
11 |
27 322 |
|
Namakwa |
24 |
24 |
126 836 |
|
Pixley ka Seme |
20 |
20 |
103 411 |
|
Zf Mgcawu |
12 |
12 |
102 484 |
END.
08 June 2020 - NW975
King, Ms C to ask the Minister of Health
What number of false-positive test results for Covid-19 were detected in each province since the declaration of a national state of disaster?
Reply:
There have been claims of false positive results, however, it is difficult to confirm the claims because the same sample needs to be tested to determine if there are inconsistent results. The results are determined by the amount of virus in the sample and this can differ if samples are taken at different times. The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) will conduct external quality assurance and proficiency testing schemes to determine the quality of results. Proficiency testing schemes are performed by providing participants with test samples for analysis and determine how closely their results agree with the accepted values. Regular participation in a proficiency testing scheme provides staff with an insight into their laboratory’s performance, benchmark performance with that of the other participant laboratories and demonstrate to end user of analytical data, regulatory bodies and accreditation bodies that there is a commitment to measuring quality.
END.
08 June 2020 - NW914
Van Staden, Mr PA to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Since the start of the lockdown to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, what has been the total number of persons in (a) public and (b) private hospitals, in each province who (i) were treated for hunger-related diseases, (ii) have died due to hunger-related diseases and (iii) are still being treated for hunger-related diseases; (2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
(1) (a) (i) The District Health Information System (DHIS) only collects nutrition-related data on severe acute malnutrition (SAM) in children under 5 years of age. The DHIS data is available for March and April 2020 and reflects that nationally 991 children were admitted in public hospitals for SAM in March 2020. In comparison 1220 children under 5 were admitted with SAM in March 2019. In April 2020 596 children under 5 were admitted to public hospitals with SAM compared to 1118 in April 2019. These data show that the number of children admitted with SAM were lower in March and April 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. Refer to Annexure 1.
(ii) According to the DHIS in March 2020 there were 83 SAM related deaths in public hospitals while in April 2020 there were 50. In comparison in March 2019 and April 2019 there were 91 SAM related deaths each month. As for SAM admissions, SAM deaths were lower in March and April 2020 compared to the same period in 2019. Refer to Annexure 1.
(iii) The DHIS does record the number of children or adults currently being treated for hunger-related diseases.
(b) The National Department of Health has no data from the private hospitals on number of people treated for hunger-related diseases, died from hunger related diseases or still being treated for hunger-related diseases.
(2) The statement has already been made on this matter.
END.
08 June 2020 - NW902
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Health
In light of the budget constraints in the public health sector, particularly at provincial level, (a) what has it cost his department to accommodate repatriated South Africans at the quarantine sites to date and (b) from which budget(s) were or will the costs be paid?
Reply:
(a) The State’s position has always been to first utilise state-owned facilities before utilising private facilities, the cost would differ based on facility availability, type of facility and ownership thereof.
For private-owned facilities the operational costs are included in the rate negotiated with the facilities and excludes all clinical services. The rate is negotiated by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) for each site and as such the National Department of Health does not get involved in this other than to provide the clinical and support services.
The costs therefore would be a combination of costs associated with the clinical services, support services and operationalisation of these sites as carried by the Department of Health and the procurement of private facilities as currently carried by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure.
(b) The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure will be responsible for the infrastructure costs relating to quarantine facilities and the Department of Health will be responsible for the operationalization costs of the quarantine facilities.
END.
08 June 2020 - NW900
Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Health
Why do quarantine protocols relating to the testing of persons differ from one site and/or facility to the next, as persons in the different sites and/or facilities are tested either on arrival or only after the expiry of 11 to 14 days of quarantine?
Reply:
As per the approved GUIDELINES FOR QUARANTINE AND ISOLATION IN RELATION TO COVID-19 EXPOSURE AND INFECTION it states that: “Because some quarantined people might be COVID-19 positive (or might become positive during the quarantine period), individuals in quarantine facilities must be kept under individual quarantine (self-quarantine) within the facility. Those who develop symptoms {meet the person-under-investigation (PUI) criteria} should be tested and managed appropriately.” It also indicates the following: “The recommended duration of quarantine for COVID-19 exposure is 14 days from the time of exposure (close contact or entering the country). If the patient remains well during the period of quarantine, they do not need to test/retest at the end of the 14-day period.”
There are certain circumstances that necessitate testing and others that do not. Testing is dependent on the risk assessment of the individual at any specific point in time.
END.
08 June 2020 - NW824
Montwedi, Mr Mk to ask the Minister of Health
Whether his department has plans to accredit laboratories in public hospitals to test for Covid-19; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, by what date will hospitals be accredited?
Reply:
All the laboratories in public hospitals that test for COVID-19 are part of the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS). These laboratories are accredited with the Standard ISO 15189. Furthermore, all laboratories participate in the external quality assurance and proficiency testing schemes to ensure quality results.
END.
08 June 2020 - NW789
Gwarube, Ms S to ask the Minister of Health
(1)What (a) is the total number of specialists who arrived in the Republic with the medical personnel from the Republic of Cuba on 27 April 2020 to assist the Republic in the fight against Covid-19, (b) are the respective fields of specialisation of each specialist and (c) are the details of the professional qualification(s) of each of the specified specialists; (2) what total number of the Cuban medical personnel are proficient in (a) English and/or (b) any other official South African language; (3) what is the (a) total cost associated with the deployment of the Cuban medical personnel in the Republic in the (i) 2020 and (ii) 2021 calendar years and (b) detailed itemised breakdown of how the costs were calculated?
Reply:
1. (a) To date the Republic of Cuba has availed 187 Medical Specialists who will be assisting South Africa in the response to Covid-19.
Epidemiology (Technologist)
Health Technology
Family Physician
Biostatistics Dr
Biotechnologist
Public Health Specialist
(b) The 187 Medical Specialists in the areas that the Country is unable to produce enough. These are qualified in Biostatistics, Epidemiologists, Family Physicians and Health Technologists
(c) Epidemiology (Technologist); Health Technology; Family Physician; Biostatistics, Biotechnologist and Public Health Specialist
2. All of them
3. The following table reflects the details in this regard
Activity |
Number |
Estimated Cost |
Notes on the activities |
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) |
187 |
R734 100.00 |
It is a norm that the registration cost is paid by an individual health professional to the Council. However, as per the Government-to-Government Agreement, the South African pays the fee to the HPCSA and thereafter, deduct the full amount of registration from the individual health professionals’ first salary. This means there is no actual cost to be incurred by the South African Government, however it is a convenient process arranged to ensure that all of the professionals are registered accordingly. |
Accommodation |
187 |
|
Most Provinces have entered into agreements with providers for a 12 months period. Other provinces are only accommodating the brigade for May and June and then move them to hotspots Districts / communities. Therefore, the accommodation in these areas are still not confirmed, as negotiations are still underway. A table below shows the cost on accommodation where available. The Provinces will first consider Doctors quarters where the brigade will be stationed. |
Salaries |
187 |
R239 181 933 |
The estimated budget cost is informed by actual appointment levels of the Cuban Health Brigade as determined by their Registration category, which took into consideration years of experience. All the Family Physicians and Biostatisticians are appointed at Grade 2 of Medical Officer level and Epidemiology Technologists/ Health Technology and Public Health Specialists are at Deputy Director level while Biomedical Engineers are at ASD level. Table below give overall illustration of salary levels and numbers in each level. |
ACCOMMODATION OF CUBAN BRIGADE IN PROVINCES
Province |
Accomodation |
Period |
Costs |
Eastern Cape |
The brigade has been distributed in various Facilities across the Province. They are residing in B&Bs and should be accommodated for the full period of their contract |
12 Months |
R384 000.00 |
Free State |
The brigade is currently accommodated at Premier Hotel in Bloemfontein, while going through orientation processes. They will be accommodated until end of June at Premier hotel. After which from 1 July 2020, they will be distributed to facilities across the Province and they will be staying in Facility accommodation |
May-June July 2020-April 2021 |
R162 464.00 (R3500X17X10) R595 000 |
Gauteng |
The Brigade are accommodated at Burgers Park till 30 June 2020 It is expected that they will be distributed across the Province from I July 2020 to April 2021. Accommodation will then to be Provided by Hospitals |
15 May-30 June 2020 July 2020-April 2021 |
Negotiated rate at Burgers Park Hotel is R1000 per room include breakfast, lunch and dinner, laundry services and hand sanitation |
KwaZulu-Natal |
Information from the Province will be submitted in due course. |
||
Limpopo |
The brigade is currently accommodated at Zanami Lodge (Polokwane), while being orientated. It is expected that they will be distributed across the Province from I July 2020 to April 2021. Accommodation will then to be Provided by Hospitals |
19 May 2020 to June 2020 July 2020-April 2021 |
R252 000.00 Not yet finalised |
Mpumalanga |
Information outstanding Want a formal letter to HOD |
19 May-19 August |
|
Northern Cape |
The brigade is currently accommodated at B&B till June 2020 It is expected that they will be distributed across the Province from I July 2020 to April 2021. Accommodation will then to be Provided by Hospitals |
May –June 2020 July 2020-April 2021 |
R320 000.00 (9X12000X11) R1 188 000.00 2 Doctors are at an Official Accommodation |
North West |
The brigades have been distributed across the Provincial districts staying in B&Bs and others in Hospital Accommodation |
June 2020 – April 2021 |
R 2 016 000 |
Western Cape |
The brigade is currently accommodated at B&B called Icon Luxury Apartments for 12 months. |
12 months |
R1 200 000 p/a |
OVERALL - CUBAN BRIGADE HEALTH WORKFORCE |
|||
Qualification |
Agreed Post Classification (DPSA) |
No |
Total cost |
Family Physician |
MO Gr 2 |
116 |
172,767,798 |
Health Technology (IM) |
Deputy Director: Information Management |
32 |
25,941,166 |
Epidemiology Technologists (IM) |
Deputy Director: Information Management |
18 |
14,715,735 |
Biostatistics (Medical Doctors) |
MO Gr 2 |
13 |
19,566,449 |
Public Health Specialist |
DPSA salary level 11 (NON OSD) |
2 |
2,231,276 |
Biomedical Engineer |
ASD Salary level 9 |
5 |
2,773,887 |
Nurse |
Gr3 |
1 |
528,852 |
|
|
187 |
239,181,933 |
END.
08 June 2020 - NW791
Gwarube, Ms S to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) steps has his department taken to recruit volunteer (i) nurses and (ii) doctors for the fight against Covid-19 and (b) total number of volunteer (i) nurses and (ii) doctors have been recruited in each province?
Reply:
1. (a) (i) and (ii) The Health Sector has placed advertisements on National and Provincial platforms to recruit volunteers and retired health professions (i.e. nurses and doctors) for the fight against Covid-19.
2. The table below informs of number of volunteers (i) nurses and (ii) doctors recruited in each Province:
Province |
Status of responding to Covid-19 to date |
Eastern Cape |
The Province has not employed any volunteers to date. However, in response to Covid-19 a total of 669 Nurses and 3 Medical Doctors have been employed. |
Free State |
The Province has not employed any volunteers to date. However, in response to Covid-19 a total of 533 Nurses and 1 Medical Doctor have been employed. |
Gauteng |
Gauteng has appointed 9 volunteers (5 MO; 2 nurses and 2 Admin clerks as data capturers). 1200 volunteers are enlisted but not deployed as yet due to them not covered by COIDA. Appointments for COVID-19 has been done in two phases: have 1- 404 appointments have been made up of 360 nurses and 44 Medical Officers Phase 2 is in the process of ensuring that 169 Doctors; 915 nurses and Allied health professionals are appointed to a tune of R500 m |
KwaZulu-Natal |
The Province has not employed any volunteers to date. However, the Province has advertised posts with a closing date of 5 June 2020 and can only commence with a selection process after the said date. |
Limpopo |
A number of health care professionals have submitted their documents as an indication of their willingness to join the department. A database is being developed, and costed in line with the expected increases. The necessary approvals to recruit and appoint will be concluded, so that as and when it is necessary, the health professionals will be activated for appointment. To date no one has been recruited as the level infections are still low. |
Mpumalanga |
Mpumalanga Department of Health has not appointed either Nurses or Doctors as volunteers for the fight against COVID - 19. However, up to the 30 April 2020, a total number of 492 Nurses have been appointed on a six-month contract. |
Northern Cape |
The Province has not employed any volunteers to date. However, the Province have since appointed additional personnel on a sessional basis or on fixed term contracts. |
North West |
The Province has only managed to recruit nurses and doctors on contract and no volunteers have been recruited. Province have since appointed additional personnel on a sessional basis or on fixed term contracts: 18 Professional nurses 6 Sessional doctors 34 Environmental Health Practitioners |
Western Cape |
The Province has established an online Volunteer Information Management System (VIMS). A total number of volunteers appointed to date are: (i) Nurses 460 (ii) Doctors 256 Others i. Student Nurses 20 ii. Student Doctors 6 iii. Pharmacy 90 iv. Pharmacy Assistants 180 v. Emergency Care Practitioners 317 |
END
08 June 2020 - NW821
Chirwa-Mpungose, Ms NN to ask the Minister of Health
Following the admission by the Office of The Presidency that information regarding Covid-19 was being withheld from the public, (a) what are the details of the information that is being withheld from the public, (b) how will the specified information affect public responses and (c) what is the true status of hospitals in handling the pandemic?
Reply:
(a)-(b) We are unsure which statement from the Presidency this question refers to. However there have been media requests for the modeling done by various groups to be made public. The National Department of Health convened a public symposium of all modelers on Thursday the 21st of May 2020 during which the models, together with the assumptions used for the modeling outputs were presented.
(c) Hospitals in the public sector are currently being prepared to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. General beds are being repurposed into critical care beds and field hospitals are being built jin many provinces. In addition, a national ventilator project has been established by DTI and donations have been received (for example 1,000 ventilators donated by the US government - of which 50 have already been received).
END.
08 June 2020 - NW769
Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Health
(1)In light of the shortage of test kits to test for the presence of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, which causes the Covid-19 disease, what steps is he taking in this regard; (2) whether he or his department has taken any steps to reduce the turnaround time of four to five days for the release of the results; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether he intends to take any steps with regard to the general shortage of test kits and the very limited quantities available for testing in the testing sites and mass-screening areas which cause delays for effective testing; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant steps?
Reply:
(1) There is a global need for test kits with countries in the north taking up the majority of the kits that are available given the large number of positive patients in these countries. This has resulted in a global shortage of test kits. The Department has worked with the National Health Laboratory Service to increase the number of test kits that are available to South Africa. The Minister has engaged with some of the manufacturers of test kits to encourage them to increase the number of test kits that they supply to South Africa. A challenge is that the limited number of flights from countries that manufacture the test kits adds to the challenges being experienced.
(2) Yes, steps have been taken to reduce the turnaround time. In-hospital admission, patients under investigation are prioritised, and the turnaround time for these patients will be reduced to 48 hours. The turnaround time for the other samples are being addressed through utilisation of academic platform testing sites and private laboratories, as well as increased output at NHLS laboratories. Over the last week the number of tests have increased from 51,000/week to about 60,000/week.
As a result of the global shortage of COVID-19 test kits, including extraction kits, the criteria for testing has been amended. The Department has prioritised testing of patients in hospitals with respiratory conditions, as well as people who have had contact with a known positive patient as well as health care workers. As soon as serological (antibody) tests are registered by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAPHRA) these will be used for population level surveillance to get prevalence rates.
(3) As noted above, the criteria for testing have been changed. We have halted mass testing as the target that was set of 14 million people screened through community screening has been achieved and we have moved to targeted screening and testing. In addition, as mentioned the number of laboratories that test for COVID-19 has increased. With respect to antibody testing, the NHLS and SAPHRA are fast tracking the validation and registration of these tests. However, it should be noted that these tests will largely be used for surveillance with the PCR test used to test individual patients for acute infections.
END.
08 June 2020 - NW767
Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Health
(1)How often are health care professional staff tested, given that they are front line staff dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic; (2) whether a health care professional may refuse to test a person who wants to be tested; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. The health professional staff are not tested routinely except if they have symptoms of Covid-19 or fulfil the criteria of a high-risk exposure with a person who tested positive with Covid-19. They may after seven days of self-isolation be clinically evaluated and tested on day 8 with the possibility of early return to work if they have a negative test and are clinically well. They will continue to be monitored for symptoms till day 14 and are counselled on personal hygiene measures. Health professional staff are monitored daily through symptom screening.
The rationale is that there are not enough test kits and targeted testing is needed. Risk assessments in health care settings, use of public health measures, personal hygiene, training on Covid-19 and personal protective equipment all contribute to a lowered risk of transmission exposure.
2. The health care professional cannot refuse to clinically evaluate and test the person based on the national Department of Health guideline of prioritized testing for patients in hospitals with respiratory conditions as well as health care workers.
END.
08 June 2020 - NW333
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) number of (i) serviceable and (ii) fully equipped ambulances are being used in each (aa) district municipality and (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in Gauteng and (b) area in square kilometres does each ambulance service?
Reply:
The following table reflects the details in this regard
Gauteng Districts |
(a)(i) Serviceable ambulances |
(a)(ii) Fully equipped ambulances |
In each (aa) district, (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in the Province |
(b) Area in square kilometres each ambulance service |
City of Ekurhuleni |
915 |
240 |
240 |
1 975 |
City of Johannesburg |
168 |
168 |
1 645 |
|
City of Tshwane |
160 |
160 |
6 298 |
|
Sedibeng |
118 |
118 |
4 173 |
|
West Rand |
118 |
118 |
4 087 |
END.
08 June 2020 - NW332
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) number of (i) serviceable and (ii) fully equipped ambulances are being used in each (aa) district municipality and (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in the Free State and (b) area in square kilometres does each ambulance service?
Reply:
The following table reflects the details in this regard.
Free State Districts |
(a)(i) Serviceable ambulances |
(a)(ii) Fully equipped ambulances |
In each (aa) district, (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in the Province |
(b) Area in square kilometres each ambulance service |
Mangaung Metro |
132 |
25 |
65 |
7 250 |
Xhariep |
15 |
60 |
9 810 |
|
Lejweleputswa |
29 |
45 |
11 880 |
|
Fezile Dabi |
27 |
65 |
10 705 |
|
Thabo Mofutsanyana |
36 |
45 |
12 640 |
END.
08 June 2020 - NW331
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) number of (i) serviceable and (ii) fully equipped ambulances are being used in each (aa) district municipality and (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in the Eastern Cape and (b) area in square kilometres does each ambulance service?
Reply:
The following table reflects the details in this regard
Eastern Cape Districts |
(a)(i) Serviceable ambulances |
(a)(ii) Fully equipped ambulances |
In each (aa) district, (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in the Province |
(b) Area in square kilometres each ambulance service |
Alfred Nzo |
447 |
65 |
65 |
10 731 |
Amathole |
60 |
60 |
21 117 |
|
Buffalo City |
45 |
45 |
2 750 |
|
Chris Hani |
65 |
65 |
36 407 |
|
Joe Gqabi |
45 |
45 |
25 617 |
|
Nelson Mandela Metro |
40 |
40 |
1 957 |
|
OR Tambo |
40 |
74 |
12 141 |
|
Sarah Baartman |
53 |
53 |
58 245 |
END.
04 June 2020 - NW912
Van Staden, Mr PA to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Whether his department awarded any tenders connected to the Covid-19 pandemic; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) are the names of the businesses to whom these tenders were awarded, (b) are the amounts of each tender awarded and (c) was the service and/or product to be supplied by each business; (2) whether there was any deviation from the standard supply chain management procedures in the awarding of the tenders; if so, (a) why and (b) what are the relevant details in each case; (3) what was the reason for which each specified business was awarded the specified tender; (4) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
1. No tenders were awarded related to COVID-19 pandemic, but Goods and Services are acquired following deviation emergency procedure.
a) Not applicable.
b) Not applicable.
c) Not applicable.
2. Yes, deviations were made from standards of supply chain management, not for tenders as there were no tenders awarded, but for Goods and Services acquired;
a) Because goods and services acquired during the Covid-19 pandemic were treated as health emergency hence deviation process was followed.
b) The details in each relevant case are as follows:
(i) Yellow Technical Services at the total cost of R10 521 141.65 for the supply, deliver, installation and commissioning of eight (8) static scanners, and Ninety-one (91) handheld scanners at various port of entry;
(ii) Mr First Aid (Pty) Ltd at the total cost of R1 342 952.75 for the supply and delivery of personal protective equipment;
(iii) Protea Hotel Ranch Resort at the total cost of R11 256 000.00 for the provision of accommodation to place all persons repatriated from China as well as the support team involved in the repatriation under quarantine for a period of 14 days;
(iv) Fourth Door Holdings (Pty) Ltd at the total cost of R1 447 074.90 to drive a public awareness and engagement campaign on coronavirus campaign using multiple communication platforms;
(v) Equal Edge Trading (Pty) Ltd at the total cost of R3 600 000.00 to drive a public awareness and engagement campaign on coronavirus campaign using multiple communication platforms;
(vi) Intelligent Medical Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a Bluebird at the total cost of R18 193 920.00 for the provision of National Covid-19 surveillance and case management system in order to strengthen Covid-19 laboratory and hospital-based reporting for a period of six (6) months;
(vii) Aurum Innova (Pty) Ltd at the total cost of R2 929 000.00 for the expansion of scope of work to include Covid-19 screening;
(viii) Digital Vibes (Pty) Ltd at the total cost of R35 906 450.00 for Covid-19 communication strategy;
(ix) Digital Vibes (Pty) Ltd at the total cost of R2 104 500.00 to conduct media interviews.
3. Not applicable as no tenders were awarded. Awards made for Goods and Services were due to emergency procurement responding to the COVID-19 outbreak;
4. There is no statement to be made.
END.
04 June 2020 - NW805
Hlengwa, Ms MD to ask the Minister of Health
(1)What are the costs per day for each person who is placed under quarantine by the State; (2) whether he has found that the process of quarantine may be open to corruption; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. The State’s position has always been to first utilise state-owned facilities before private facilities are to be utilised and thus, the cost per person per day would differ based on facility availability, type of facility and ownership.
In State-owned facilities the costs per day relate to the operationalisation of these sites. Here costs related to provision of food, clinical services, cleaning and waste management costs. On average the costs for somebody in a state-owned facility is R600 per person per day. This excludes laundry, medical waste removal and testing.
For Private-owned facilities the operational costs are included in the rate negotiated with the facilities and excludes all clinical services. The rate is negotiated by the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) for each site. The Provincial Department of Health provides the training, PPE and clinical services for these. These costs are carried by the Department of Health.
(2) The National Department of Health (NDoH) does not tolerate or entertain corruption, and any allegations to this extent need to be reported to the anti-corruption helpline. It also needs to be noted that the NDoH does not get involved in any contractual or payment arrangements to any private facilities related to quarantine or isolation for COVID-19, unless under exceptional circumstances. The DPWI is solely responsible for that.
State-owned facilities are operationalised by the DoH in order to ensure that we operate quarantine facilities as cost effectively as possible and advocate the use of state-owned facilities prior to using private facilities.
END.
04 June 2020 - NW275
Seitlholo, Mr IS to ask the Minister of Health
Whether his department has started the process of integrating traditional healers as registered health practitioners in his department; if not, why not; if so, (a) at what stage is the process and (b) what is the anticipated date of completion of the process?
Reply:
The Department of Health is in the process of integrating traditional health practitioners as registered health practitioners. This process is at the advanced stage through the establishment of the Interim Traditional Health Practitioners Council.
(a) The Interim Traditional Health Practitioners Council of South Africa was appointed in February 2013 to provide for the management and control over the registration, training and conduct of practitioners as mandated by the Traditional Health Practitioners Act 2007(Act No. 22 of 2007). Council appointed the Registrar/Chief Executive Officer in September 2017 to facilitate the registration process and other regulatory mandates. The Department is currently providing assistance in the form of institutional support and capacitating the office of the Registrar for Council to deliver on its mandate.
(b) Registration of Traditional Health Practitioners will start in the next financial year following the appointment of the key staff members and management systems in the office of the registrar.
END.
04 June 2020 - NW494
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Which company is contracted to supply bread to the hospitals in Limpopo, (2) what (a) ranges of bread are included in the contract and (b) is the cost of the loaf of each type of bread; (3) what is the surcharge or price increase per loaf in the event of short supply and/or extra supplies being required by a hospital?
Reply:
- The following table reflects the details in this regard.
1 |
MTS CREATIONS PROJECTS (PTY)LTD |
2 |
PHETHEDI CONSTRUCTION |
3 |
SHELA CIVIL |
4 |
CAPS M TRADING & PROJECTS |
5 |
NAKISENI BUSINESS ENTERPRISE |
6 |
MAMPULANE TRADING CC |
7 |
SEROMAKO TRADING ENTERPRISE |
8 |
MAKGABO GENERAL PROJECTS |
9 |
KSR TRADING ENTERPRISE (PTY) LTD |
10 |
MJM GROUP (PTY) LTD |
11 |
MADAKALONI TRADING (PTY)LTD |
12 |
HAPPY & HERBAT TRADING 48 |
13 |
MPOLOFU GENERAL TRADING 88 |
14 |
NARE A NGWATO TRADING ENTERPRISE |
15 |
KAGISHANO TRADING |
16 |
MATSHUKUDU TRADING ENTERPRISE |
17 |
PYROCA 101 |
18 |
SENATLA TRADING ENTERPRISE |
19 |
SOMPHETE KE GO FETE TRADING PROJECTS |
20 |
JULY PENCIL TRADING TRADING & PROJECTS (PTY)LTD |
21 |
MAUPA CLEANING SERVICES |
22 |
MAKHUDU OFFICE TECH |
23 |
KEKANA SUPPLIERS |
24 |
TSHINDIPHO TRADING ENTERPRISE |
25 |
SPRING FOREST AGRICULTURAL SERVICES |
26 |
BATSHOROMA DISTRIBUTORS |
27 |
POINTER ABLE TRADING (PTY) LTD |
2. The following table reflects the details in this regard.
VHEMBE |
SILOAM |
DONALD FRASER |
LOUIS TRICHARDT |
HAYANI |
MUSINA |
SERVICE PROVIDER |
KEKANA SUPPLIERS |
TSHINDIPHO TRADING ENTERPRISE |
SPRING FOREST AGRICULTURAL SERVICES |
BATSHOROMA DISTRIBUTORS |
POINTER ABLE TRADING (PTY) LTD |
ITEM DESCRIPTION |
PRICE |
|
|
|
|
BREAD |
|
|
|
|
|
White Bread (700g) sliced |
R17.67 |
R 18.85 |
R25.13 |
R22.73 |
R18.18 |
Brown Bread (700g) sliced |
R13.30 |
R 13.61 |
R24.08 |
R22.73 |
R20.64 |
CONFECTIONERY |
|
|
|
|
|
White long bread rolls (± 150mm) |
R22.80 |
R 17.80 |
R29.47 |
R21.40 |
R25.98 |
Whole wheat, round bread buns |
R18.85 |
R 13.61 |
R29.47 |
R21.40 |
R27.84 |
MOPANI |
KGAPANE |
DR CN PHATUDI |
MAPHUTHA MALATJI |
SERVICE PROVIDERS |
TOSSEL TRADE 1003 |
THEPE GENERAL TRADING |
VHUTHU TRADING ENTERPRISE & SECURITY SERVICES |
ITEM DESCRIPTION |
PRICE |
|
|
BREAD |
|
|
|
White Bread (700g) sliced |
R22.67 |
R 18.00 |
R25.85 |
Brown Bread (700g) sliced |
R22.67 |
R 17.00 |
R22.48 |
CONFECTIONERY |
|
|
|
White long bread rolls (± 150mm) |
R11.87 |
R 17.00 |
R28.10 |
Whole wheat, round bread buns |
R12.19 |
R 20.00 |
R28.10 |
WATERBERG |
VOORTREKKER |
GEORGE MASEBE |
THABAZIMBI |
WITPOORT |
ELLISRAS |
FH ODENDAAL |
WARMBATH |
MOKOPANE |
SERVICE PROVIDERS |
MTS CREATIONS PROJECTS (PTY)LTD |
PHETHEDI CONSTRUCTION |
SHELA CIVIL |
CAPS M TRADING & PROJECTS |
NAKISENI BUSINESS ENTERPRISE |
MAMPULANE TRADING CC |
SEROMAKO TRADING ENTERPRISE |
MAKGABO GENERAL PROJECTS |
ITEM DESCRIPTION |
PRICE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BREAD |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
White Bread (700g) sliced |
R15.71 |
R 16.88 |
R18.85 |
R18.85 |
R20.07 |
R19.37 |
R14.24 |
R14.13 |
Brown Bread (700g) sliced |
R15.71 |
R 14.94 |
R12.56 |
R18.85 |
R20.07 |
R14.45 |
R12.91 |
R13.61 |
CONFECTIONERY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
White long bread rolls (± 150mm) |
R16.75 |
R 16.51 |
R19.89 |
R18.85 |
R10.78 |
R19.74 |
R17.13 |
R13.93 |
Whole wheat, round bread buns |
R19.89 |
R 16.66 |
R24.08 |
R18.85 |
R21.57 |
R20.00 |
R17.13 |
R16.80 |
CAPRICORN |
MANKWENG |
PIETERSBURG |
SESHEGO |
FW KNOBEL |
HELENE FRANZ |
LEBOWAKGOMO |
ZEBEDIELA |
BOTLOKWA |
SERVICE PROVIDERS |
KSR TRADING ENTERPRISE (PTY) LTD |
MJM GROUP (PTY) LTD |
MADAKALONI TRADING (PTY)LTD |
HAPPY & HERBAT TRADING 48 |
MPOLOFU GENERAL TRADING 88 |
NARE A NGWATO TRADING ENTERPRISE |
KAGISHANO TRADING |
MATSHUKUDU TRADING ENTERPRISE |
ITEM DESCRIPTION |
PRICE |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BREAD |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
White Bread (700g) sliced |
R15.67 |
R 15.69 |
R12.23 |
R16.74 |
R10.84 |
R14.34 |
R16.23 |
R16.75 |
Brown Bread (700g) sliced |
R13.74 |
R 13.76 |
R14.00 |
R15.69 |
R9.58 |
R12.75 |
R14.13 |
R14.66 |
CONFECTIONERY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
White long bread rolls (± 150mm) |
R11.08 |
R 11.13 |
R12.65 |
R15.69 |
R9.58 |
R14.01 |
R15.18 |
R15.71 |
Whole wheat, round bread buns |
R11.08 |
R 11.13 |
R25.51 |
R18.84 |
R32.04 |
R18.42 |
R19.37 |
R19.89 |
SEKHUKHUNE |
ST RITAS |
JANE FURSE |
MECKLENBURG |
DILOKONG |
GROBLERSDAL |
MATLALA |
SERVICE PROVIDER |
PYROCA 101 |
SENATLA TRADING ENTERPRISE |
SOMPHETE KE GO FETE TRADING PROJECTS |
JULY PENCIL TRADING TRADING & PROJECTS (PTY)LTD |
MAUPA CLEANING SERVICES |
MAKHUDU OFFICE TECH |
ITEM DESCRIPTION |
PRICE |
|
|
|
|
|
BREAD |
|
|
|
|
|
|
White Bread (700g) sliced |
R18.78 |
R 25.63 |
R21.38 |
R18.49 |
R22.20 |
R21.54 |
Brown Bread (700g) sliced |
R17.74 |
R 21.19 |
R16.09 |
R19.48 |
R22.20 |
R20.21 |
CONFECTIONERY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
White long bread rolls (± 150mm) |
R19.79 |
R 16.23 |
R27.60 |
R17.08 |
R24.71 |
R25.98 |
Whole wheat, round bread buns |
R22.67 |
R 21.31 |
R27.60 |
R30.75 |
R24.71 |
R25.53 |
(3) Since the inception of the contracts, the department never experienced short supply or additional requirements of bread and as such surcharge or price increase has been experienced to date.
END.
04 June 2020 - NW302
Van Staden, Mr PA to ask the Minister of Health
Whether his department has measures in place to screen and prevent persons with the coronavirus from entering the Republic through the (a) border posts and (b)(i) air and (ii) sea ports; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
Yes, measures are in place to screen and respond to persons suspected of Corona Virus (COVID-19) from entering the Republic at border posts, this includes air, sea and land ports of entry.
(a) Port of Entry |
Screening Conducted |
|
Land Ports |
||
1 |
Kopfontein |
Yes |
2 |
Ramatlabama |
Yes |
3 |
Skilpadshek |
Yes |
4 |
Groblersbrug |
Yes |
5 |
Nakop |
Yes |
6 |
Vioolsdrift |
Yes |
7 |
Beitbridge |
Yes |
8 |
Ficksburg |
Yes |
9 |
Maseru |
Yes |
10 |
Caledonspoort |
Yes |
11 |
Van Rooyensgate |
Yes |
12 |
Qasha’s Nek |
Yes |
13 |
Lebombo |
Yes |
14 |
Kosi Bay |
Yes |
15 |
Oshoek |
Yes |
16 |
Mahamba |
Yes |
17 |
Mananga |
Yes |
18 |
Jeppes Reef |
Yes |
19 |
Golela |
Yes |
b(i) Airports |
||
20 |
OR Tambo International Airport |
Yes |
21 |
Cape Town International Airport |
Yes |
22 |
King Shaka International Airport |
Yes |
23 |
Lanseria International Airport |
Yes |
24 |
Port Elizabeth International Airport |
Yes |
25 |
Waterkloof Airforce Base |
Yes |
26 |
Gateway International Airport |
Yes |
27 |
Pilansberg International Airport |
Yes |
28 |
Bram Fischer International Airport |
Yes |
29 |
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport |
Yes |
30 |
Upington International Airport |
Yes |
b(ii) Seaports |
||
31 |
Durban Harbour |
Yes |
32 |
Richardsbay Harbour |
Yes |
33 |
Cape Town Harbour |
Yes |
34 |
Port Elizabeth Harbour |
Yes |
35 |
Port of Nqcura |
Yes |
36 |
East London Harbour |
Yes |
END.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR MINISTER
Measures are in place to screen and respond to persons suspected of Corona Virus (COVID-19) from entering the Republic at border posts, this includes air, sea and land ports of entry.
The department has employed officials as Port Health Officials (PHOs) deployed at ports of entry to early detect a traveller who may be infected with COVID-19. The measures implemented to ensure early detection are as follows:
1. Land Borders
Health officials conduct an interview with operator to determine if a sick passenger is onboard. If sick passenger/s is onboard/identified, health officials conducts interview with sick passenger . If found that passenger/s displayed symptoms consistent with COVID-19 and consistent with the case definition, passenger/s are kept in isolation and transported to a designated health facility by ambulance.
2. Airports
Screening measures for airports are three, done in a three-phased approach :
- The recieval and analyses of documentation signed by the conveyance operator, declaring if any sick passenger/s are onboard the aircraft, which is in line with requirements of the International Health Regulations (2005).
- The interview of crew members before disembarkation to confirm whether any sick passengers are onboard.
- In line with WHO and International Civil Aviation Authority (IATA), pilots must inform the port of entry of arrival beforehand of any sick passenger onboard.
If any sick passenger/s are onboard an aircraft, PHO’s will be notified and screening of travellers conducted before disembarkation. Screening includes conducting interviews and medical assessment of sick traveller/s and identifying contacts. The sick passenger/s is/are then transported to a designated health facility by ambulance if found to be displaying symptoms of COVID-19.
3. Sea Ports
Ship operators apply for pratique(permission granted to a ship to enter a port after declaring a clean bill of health of all on board) to port health before docking on the Republic’s shore. If the Captain indicates there is a sick passenger onboard, Port Health notifies Emergency Medical Services and the designated health facility. On arrival prior to disembarkation, health officials conduct interviews and medical assessment of sick traveller/s and contacts identified. The sick passenger is then transported to a designated health facility by ambulance if found to be displaying symptoms of COVID-19.
Though the Health measures have been increased to deal with the current Public Health Emergency of International Concern it is important to note that Port Health Services are rendered on an ongoing basis even outside of Public Health Emergency of International Concern, what has been provided for is an increase of existing measures through addition of resources and modification in operational screening activities.
END.
04 June 2020 - NW623
Komane, Ms RN to ask the Minister of Health
(1)What amount has been spent by her department (a) to build a clinic in Ward 29 of Makolokwe in the Rustenburg Local Municipality and (b) on (i) maintenance and (ii) provision of security; (2) whether the clinic is operational; if not, why not; if so, what number of (a) nurses and (b) administrative staff are employed?
Reply:
(a) It is not true that the clinic in Makolokwe ward 29 is dysfunctional. Makolokwe health post is not a fully-fledged clinic and as such it operates for limited number of days. This health post is visited by a mobile clinic twice per week. It is supported by Bethanie clinic which is about 7km away which provides 24 hour services. Due to the small catchment population and its proximity to Bethanie clinic the facility could not be made a fully-fledged clinic. The structure is a health post that was built in 2004-2005 financial year.
(b) The costs for the structure at the time was approximately R 450 000.
(c) The Department is currently investigating the details of the service provider because this facility was built 15 years ago.
END.
04 June 2020 - NW614
Hlengwa, Ms MD to ask the Minister of Health
Whether he and/or his department has considered offers from foreign-trained medical professionals who are willing to offer their assistance to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic; if not, why not; if so, what are the full relevant details?
Reply:
Yes. It is imperative to ensure that as the Country is responding to the Covid-19 pandemic, there are sufficient skilled health professionals to attend to the patient continuum from screening services to hospitalisation. In accordance with the South African Regulations, consideration is first given to South African Citizen health professionals that are available and if numbers are insufficient, foreign nationals are considered in a systematic order.
First is through Government-to-Government Agreements looking at required skills from foreign nationals. In this process the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is engaged to check the quality of training and skills of these foreign nationals.
In the same spirit, individual foreign nationals who wish to practice their medical trade in South Africa are given an opportunity in accordance with the Immigration Act on condition that they fulfil all the requirements as outlined by the HPCSA.
South Africa has since approached China, Cuba and Russia through existing Government-to-Government agreements for assistance.
To date the Republic of Cuba has availed 187 Medical Specialists (i.e. Biostatistics, Epidemiologists, Family Physicians, Health Technologists) where the Country is unable to produce enough, who will be assisting in the response to Covid-19.
In all other cases, foreign health professionals who wish to assist during Covid-19, such health professionals must first meet the HPCSA requirements to be considered.
END.
04 June 2020 - NW543
Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) are the relevant details of all tenders awarded by his department for psychiatric drugs at each province and (b) measurements are put in place by his department to ensure that there is always a full range of drugs for psychiatric patients at the hospitals?
Reply:
a) Tenders for pharmaceuticals are awarded at a National level. Provinces, as participants to the contract, procure pharmaceuticals using the National contract. The contract information for all pharmaceuticals are available on the Department of Health’s website. The contract details for psychiatric medicines is attached as Annexure A.
b) The medicine selection process is an evidence-based clinical peer review process aimed at determining which medicines are most appropriate for use in South Africa. The Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List available as an application for your cell phone provides guidance to clinical practitioners on the safe and appropriate use of medicines for specific indications. There are chapters that are dedicated to psychiatry in the Standard Treatment Guidelines.
In preparation for the award of tenders, forecasting is done in collaboration with provinces using a defined methodology. The tender forecast is enriched using epidemiological data often in consultation with content experts such as psychiatrists. Furthermore, in accordance with the conditions of contract, suppliers are obliged to maintain two months of buffer. Additionally, there are contract managers who actively manage supplier performance to ensure that medicines are available.
Electronic stock management systems have also been implemented at facilities that provide the necessary information to managers at appropriate levels to intervene should the need arise.
END.
04 June 2020 - NW637
Mohlala, Ms MR to ask the Minister of Health
What measures has he put in place to track all persons who were tested positive for COVID-19, but who cannot be located or traced in each province?
Reply:
The scenario of unallocated COVID-19 positive patients was present at the beginning of the epidemic in the country and this was due to the submission of incomplete data by the Laboratories and the information systems processes the data.
The Department has implemented measures to improve the situation and the non-allocation of positive COVID-19 persons is the exception to the rule currently.
Measures include,
- The strengthening of the information systems for Notifiable Medical Conditions at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has resulted in the quality of reporting.
- The interactions with the Laboratories has improved the quality and completeness of the data submitted by the laboratories to the NICD.
- The COVID-19 tracing teams at a district level have been expanded. There are 8446 tracers that follow up with COVID-19 cases, and their contacts.
END.
04 June 2020 - NW334
Gwarube, Ms S to ask the Minister of Health
What (a) number of (i) serviceable and (ii) fully equipped ambulances are being used in each (aa) district municipality and (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in KwaZulu-Natal and (b) area in square kilometres does each ambulance service?
Reply:
The following table reflects the details in this regard.
KwaZulu-Natal Districts |
(a)(i) Serviceable ambulances |
(a)(ii) Fully equipped ambulances |
In each (aa) district, (bb) local municipality in the public health sector in the Province |
(b) Area in square kilometres each ambulance service |
ILembe |
463 |
36 |
36 |
3 269 |
Ugu |
25 |
25 |
4 791 |
|
Umzinyathi |
43 |
43 |
8 652 |
|
King Cetswayo |
40 |
40 |
8 213 |
|
Ethekwini |
70 |
70 |
2 556 |
|
Amajuba |
23 |
23 |
7 102 |
|
Uthukela |
32 |
32 |
11 134 |
|
Harry Gwala |
48 |
48 |
10 386 |
|
Umgungundlovu |
37 |
37 |
9 602 |
|
Umkhanyakude |
53 |
53 |
13 855 |
|
Zululand |
37 |
37 |
14 799 |
END.
04 June 2020 - NW755
Madlingozi, Mr BS to ask the Minister of Health
(1)Whether he has disregarded the role traditional healers could play to render assistance during the Covid-19 crisis, since a great majority of South Africans consult traditional healers on a regular basis for their health problems; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, (2) whether he has engaged any of the traditional healers in the Republic for this purpose; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
1. Yes. The Department of Health identified the role that Traditional Health Practitioners could play to render assistance during the Covid-19 pandemic. Realising the need to have the Traditional Health Practitioners incorporated into the interventions with regards to the Covoid-19 response, the Department developed and approved the guidelines for Traditional Health Practitioners in dealing with the practice of the Traditional Health Practitioners during Covid-19 lockdown. The guidelines were developed in consultation with key representatives of the traditional health practitioners as well the Ministerial Advisory Committee. These guidelines allow Traditional Health Practitioners to continue with the provision of their essential services to the majority of South Africans within this period of Covid-19 and lockdown.
2. Yes. Traditional Health Practitioners were engaged during the development of the guidelines and engagement process is ongoing with regards to related matters. It is through the successful engagement that a product in the form of the guidelines was issued by the Department.
END.
04 June 2020 - NW756
Madlingozi, Mr BS to ask the Minister of Health
Whether, taking into account the extreme levels of pressure that medical practitioners are working under and will continue to work under as the Covid-19 crisis evolves, he has considered increasing the remuneration of medical practitioners; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details?
Reply:
The remuneration of medical practitioners in the Public Health Sector, together with all health professionals including Nurses and other frontline staff, is determined in accordance with the agreements that both organised labour and the State as the employer negotiate and sign at the Public Service Coordination Bargaining Council (PSCBC) and Public Health and Social Development Sectoral Bargaining Council (PHSDSBC). The PSCBC agreements determine those matters that are regulated by uniform rules, norms and standards that apply across the public service such as salaries, leaves and benefits. The PHSDSBC agreements determine those matters that are health sector specific and that do not apply in other sectors.
The PHSDSBC signed Occupational Specific Dispensation (OSD) Resolutions: viz 2 of 2007; 3 of 2009 and 1 of 2010 etc, whereby individual skills and experiences are recognised and acknowledged to place the said health professionals in the relevant bracket of remuneration.
Apart from remuneration, the performance of Health Professionals is incentivised in accordance with the PMDS system in terms of which they may receive an incentive bonus, and an annual increase.
Based on the above deliberation, it needs to be noted that any salary increases is a subject of negotiations at the Bargaining Council, by parties. Currently, there is a process of consultation between the Department of Health and organised labour on a “token of appreciation” for all essential and frontline employees who are working and will continue to work during the Covid-19 crisis. This process will be concluded in due course.
END.