Non-South Africans are not entitled to the full package of comprehensive healthcare provided to this country’s citizens, the chairperson of Parliament’s Health Portfolio Committee has said, calling for urgent legislative reform to address the mounting disruptions by Operation Dudula activists.
Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo’s remarks come in the wake of Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s warning to the vigilantes that legislation governing access to public health services will not be changed under pressure.
SowetanLIVE reports that Dhlomo was addressing committee members last Thursday after videos on social media showed Operation Dudula thugs preventing foreigners from entering clinics and some hospitals.
He added that foreign nationals are entitled only to emergency medical services – and, he remarked, government was considering certain legislation in this regard. ….more
