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Royal Adelaide Hospital

181 Ms CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (15 December 2015). When will the Minister for Health agree to my request dated 12 February 2014 that medical equipment and supplies from the RAH be made available to the Republic of Congo instead of being dumped in land fill?

The Hon. J.J. SNELLING (Playford—Minister for Health, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Health Industries): I have been advised:

SA Health is partnering with Rotary in Kind to provide appropriate surplus equipment to countries in need including the Republic of Congo.

Discussions have been had with local representatives from the Republic of Congo about the opportunities available.

Rotary in Kind provides a brokering service which connects countries in need with organisations that have equipment surplus to requirements. They ensure appropriate transportation and facilitate equipment set up in the receiving country.