Tomorrow, 20 October 2016, the Western Cape MEC of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo, will table the Western Cape Department of Health’s 2015/16 annual report at the Western Cape Provincial Parliament.
The report is a reflection of how the department utilised its R 18, 7 billion budget for the 2015/16 financial year to bring improved quality health services to the more than 6, 2 million people of the province, 4,6 million of which are uninsured.
To mark the occasion, the MEC will hold a press conference to announce the significant achievements the department has made in advancing sound financial management, good governance and improved health outcomes during the reporting period.
There will be opportunities for questions and photographs.
Details of the event are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 20 October 2016
Time: 13h00 - 13h45
Venue: Press Room, 15 Wale Street, Legislature Building, Ground Floor, Cape Town.
Media enquiries:
Luyanda Mfeka
Spokesperson to the Western Cape MEC of Health, Dr Nomafrench Mbombo
Cell: 076 171 5978
Tel: 021 483 5862
E-mail: luyanda.mfeka@westerncape.gov.za