MEDIA ADVISORY
To: Editors & Health Journalists
Issued by: Department of Health
Date: Monday, 08 May 2023
Minister Phaahla to table Health Budget Vote 2023/24
Cape Town: Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla accompanied by the Deputy Minister, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo will table the Health Budget Vote for the financial year 2023/24 in the National Assembly (NA) on Tuesday, 09 May, and National Council of Provinces on Wednesday, 10 May.
Minister Phaahla will then proceed to deliver the opening keynote address at the weeklong first Biennial International Maternal Newborn Health Conference (IMNHC), CTICC, which brings together 1800 delegates from around the world to accelerate solutions to improve maternal and newborn survival and prevent stillbirths.
DETAILS OF THE EVENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
DAY ONE: Tuesday, 09 May 2023
National Assembly Budget Vote
Venue: Good Hope Chambers, Parliament of SA
Time: 10h00
Opening of International Maternal Newborn Health Conference
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre
Time: 15h00
DAY TWO: Wednesday, 10 May 2023
National Council of Provinces Budget Vote
Venue: NCOP Chamber
Time: 14h00
For more information and media enquiries, please contact:
Mr Foster Mohale
Departmental Spokesperson
National Health Department
0724323792
Foster.mohale@health.gov.za
Mr Doctor Tshwale
Media Liaison Officer for Health Minister
National Health Department
063 657 8487
Doctor.tshwale@health.gov.za
