Madam Speaker,

Honourable Members,

Honourable Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee,

Members of the Provincial Executive Councils,

Members of Boards of Health Entities and Statutory Councils,

Members of Academic and Research Bodies,

Public Service Managers and Officials,

Ladies and Gentlemen

We present the Department of Health’s Adjusted Budget Vote and Policy Statement at a time that is unprecedented in the history of modern society.

Last year in September, the world convened at the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly to commit to the ideals of achieving Universal Health Coverage by 2030 through the High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage

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