By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI

Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi will visit Madibogo village on Friday over Mediosa Mobile Clinic debacle. According to information, Motsoaledi has coonducted his own investigation on Mediosa contract.

The North West Health department has paid Gupta-linked company, Mediosa advanced payment of R30m. The Head of Department (HoD), Dr Thabo Lekalakala admitted during the Portfolio Committee meeting last week that they were also ferried to India by Mediosa.

“I think it was a mistake from my side to accept that trip. The trip was paid off by the Mediosa company and that was wrong. North West Premier, Supra Mahumapelo and the MEC, Dr Magome Masike signed-off the trip.

“However, they were not aware that the trip was funded by Mediosa. I went to India and I was joined by my wife, my friend and his wife,” Lekalakala said.

He further said the department agreed to pay Mediosa R180m to provide services at rural areas where people cannot access clinics. However, the committee was informed that the department provide medicine to Mediosa to serve the communities.

Motsoaledi is also expected to address other health service delivery challenges facing the province.

The North West Provincial Legislature Portfolio Committee on Health and Social Development chairperson, Madoda Sambatha and Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) Provincial Chairperson, Mahlakeng Mahlakeng launched a criminal case with the Hawks against Lekalakala.

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