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Motsoaledi allays fears over ARV supply amid business rescue

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February 19, 2026

THE business rescue process involving two ARV suppliers has had no impact on patients receiving their medication as provinces have an adequate stock to cover three months, says Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi.

- MAYIBONGWE MAQHINA

"It was planned right from the beginning that nobody ought to be affected by any risk because it would be dangerous. We can confirm to you that nobody is affected because if one company is unable to supply, we just go to the next company. All patients continue to receive their ARVs and other medication; there has never been any disruption whatsoever," he said.

He made the statement when he led a department team to brief the Health Portfolio Committee on the contingency measures following the placement of Avacare Health subsidiaries, Barrs Pharmaceuticals Industries, and Innovata Pharmaceuticals, on business rescue in December 2025.

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