The board has to ensure the safety of participants and the efficacy of the vaccine being tested.
Health Ombudsman Malegapuru Makgoba recently called for a national health indaba to prevent the total collapse of the health department.
During his testimony at the hearings last year, the Health Ombudsman confirmed 143 deaths but also warned that the number is inconclusive and could be more or even less.
Ombudsman Malegapuru Makgoba found that Qedani Mahlangu’s decision to terminate the contract with Esidimeni had been rushed and negligent.
A lawyer representing the families of 55 of the psychiatric patients who died in the Esidimeni tragedy, says the number should actually be 129 and not 118.
The opposition party says retired deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke has the integrity and competence needed to ensure appropriate closure for the families of the victims.
Gauteng Health MEC Gwen Ramokgopa says a private attorney has been appointed by the department to further investigate the matter.
New Health MEC in Gauteng Gwendoline Ramokgopa has fully embraced the Health Ombudsman’s recommendations on the Esidimeni tragedy.
Barney Selebano was placed on precautionary suspension after the Health Ombud found Gauteng health officials were negligent and reckless.
The DA claims money paid by government to one of the NGOs where patients were transferred to may have been pocketed by officials.
Earlier this week, the league joined opposition parties in pressing charges against Mahlangu after the Health Ombudsman report.
Makhura’s office says it’s not concentrating on shutting down these NGOs right now but on taking patients away from dangerous conditions.
