Election of Chairperson

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Health

02 July 2019
Chairperson: Dr S Dhlomo (ANC)
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Meeting Summary

The Committee duly elected Mr S Dhlomo (ANC) to be its Chairperson.

The Chairperson thanked members for his nomination and said the Committee’s oversight function must focus on 3 key issues: maternal mortality rate, infant mortality rate and under-5 mortality rate.

It was announced that the Committee would meet with the Department on Thursday and receive a preparatory briefing from the support staff on the day before.

Meeting report

Election of Committee chairperson
The Committee Secretary opened the meeting and explained that her role is to provide for the election of the Chairperson of the Committee in terms of Rule 158 of the National Assembly. She then called for nominations.

Mr K Jacobs (ANC) nominated Dr S Dhlomo (ANC) as Chairperson.

Ms P Dyantyi (ANC) seconded the nomination.

Ms E Wilson (DA) nominated herself. Ms S Gwarube (DA) seconded the nomination.

The Committee Secretary asked members to vote. 6 members voted for Dr Dhlomo and 3 members voted for Ms Wilson.

The Committee Secretary noted that Dr Dhlomo had received the majority of the votes.

Mr Dhlomo accepted his nomination and was duly elected as the Chairperson of the Committee.

The Chairperson thanked members for his nomination. He said health is an issue that affects all South African citizens. The 3 most important health indicators of a country are the rate of maternal mortality, infant mortality and under-5 mortality. These are important social determinants of the country and all 3 must be on a good level. When these indicators are measured against the rest of the world, it shows that South Africa is making good progress. These 3 key issues must continue to be monitored and form part of the Committee’s oversight function.

The Committee Secretary informed members of the meeting taking place the following day at 14:00 where the Department of Health (DOH) will present its Annual Performance Plan and budget report.

The Chairperson replied that the meeting would instead take place at 11:00 with the Committee’s support team in order to prepare members when they meet with the Department on Thursday.

Ms S Thembekwayo (EFF) asked for the Chairperson’s contact details to be provided to members.

The Committee Secretary indicated that a list of contact details is being compiled and will be given to members at a later stage.

The Chairperson thanked members and adjourned the meeting.

 

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