By Johnathan Paoli
Gauteng’s executive council has met to discuss progress on healthcare, infrastructure projects, social development, education and public safety, with the National Health Insurance a top agenda item.
Gauteng spokesperson Vuyo Mhaga said that the state of healthcare infrastructure was discussed extensively.
Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi presented an update on the NHI, and a provincial assessment of healthcare facilities revealed an urgent need for structural repairs and upgrades.
To spearhead these efforts, a cabinet subcommittee chaired by Premier Panyaza Lesufi, alongside MECs Lebogang Maile, Jacob Mamabolo and Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko would oversee the implementation of these initiatives.
Wednesday meeting touched on various issues, including the Public Service Commission clearing Lesiba Malotana’s appointment as of the provincial health department.
Mhaga said it lauded the social development department’s significant progress in disbursing funds to mon-profit organisations.
Since October, 95% of business plans submitted by the province’s 1774 NPOs have been processed.
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