Source: Department of Health
Title: Madlala-Routledge on behalf of M Tshabalala-Msimang: Health Professions Amendment Bill
Speech by the Deputy Minister of Health, Mrs Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge on behalf of the Minister of Health, Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang, at the National Assembly during the tabling of the Health Professions Amendment Bill
Madam Speaker,
Honourable members,
Madam Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to present to the House the Health Professions Amendment Bill which amends the Health Professions Act, (Act No 56 of 1974) on behalf of the Minister Dr Manto Tshabalala-Msimang. Given the divisions of the past, the values of equity, justice and human dignity are essential to the establishment of a fair, just and credible health system that cares for all. Since the dawn of democracy we have gone a long way to transform the health sector to serve the interest of all South Africans. Although we have made strides in transforming various statutory councils, experience over the past few years has shown a number of gaps in the system that still need to be addressed, some of which may require legislative change. The areas requiring much attention include the role of councils, (in particular, vis-
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