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WHO expert team arrives in SA

The first team of experts from the World Health Organization, who will assist South Africa in its fight against the coronavirus, arrived in the country on Wednesday, August 5.

A total of 43 senior experts from across the globe, including renowned specialists Dr David Heymann (a seasoned infectious disease epidemiologist and public health expert) and Dr Mike Ryan will assist the country to refine its efforts during the pandemic.

“Dr Mike Ryan will lead the team from Geneva and will… provide us with constant advice while analysing our strategies, including the decisions we have taken as the Department of Health in our COVID-19 response,” said Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize.

The Minister made the announcement during a virtual briefing on Wednesday where he provided an update on government’s efforts to fight the coronavirus.

The arrival of the team of experts comes as South Africa ranks in the top five globally in terms of number of infections.

Making the announcement, Mkhize thanked WHO Director General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, for his continuous support and counsel.

“We see this as a great opportunity not only to improve our health strategies during this pandemic, but also to accelerate our path towards health care reform,” said Mkhize.

The first 17 experts touched down on South African soil on Wednesday, August 5 and will complete a period of quarantine and initiation before being deployed within the department and across various provinces.

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