Govt provided medication in NW allegedly being sold on black market
The DA says they discovered these allegations during a recent oversight visit.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Mpumalanga is demanding a probe into claims that certain people, registered as patients in various health facilities, are allegedly obtaining medication with the intention of selling it on the black market. The DA uncovered these allegations during a recent oversight visit to healthcare facilities across the province.
Bosman Grobler, a DA Member of the Provincial Legislature who focuses on health matters, stated that the individuals primarily target medications like antibiotics, cough syrups, antiretrovirals, and pain relief drugs. Grobler emphasized that during these visits, healthcare workers reported that such practices are occurring at multiple facilities.
He added, "Anyone who fraudulently obtains medication meant for patients or misappropriates it for resale is stealing from South Africans who depend on the public healthcare system. The DA remains committed to holding the Mpumalanga Department of Health accountable until this issue is thoroughly investigated, and those responsible are held accountable."
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