Health MinisterAaron Motsoaledi has shed light on the government’s intentions concerning local manufacturing of ARV drugs ... The concerns were heightened following the business rescue of two major ARV ...
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has expressed serious concern over the R15 billion antiretroviral (ARV) tender awarded by the Department of Health, calling for a full investigation into alleged irregularities in the procurement process.
During a briefing on Tuesday with the Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, and the Department of Health, committee members dissected the tendering process that resulted in the placement of two ARV suppliers under business rescue.
Health MinisterAaron Motsoaledi said on Wednesday that no patient has been affected by the two ARV suppliers that are undergoing the business rescue process. Motsoaledi said the provinces have an adequate stock of ARVs to cover three months.
Ms Muthambi said, the media reports are worrying, particularly given the millions of AIDS patients who rely on ARVs medication ... The ARVs tender was deliberately awarded to multiple suppliers as a risk mitigation strategy.
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The health department has assured the public that South Africa is not facing a shortage of antiretroviral (ARV) medicines despite reports that two suppliers awarded contracts under the current ARV tender have entered business rescue.