SAMRC drops probe into Glenda Gray lockdown criticism
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) has cleared its president Glenda Gray for recent remarks she made around the government’s lockdown regulations.
The council made the announcement on Tuesday.
The initial prove followed media interviews in which Gray, who serves on the ministerial advisory committee, criticised aspects of the national lockdown as nonsensical.
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize also rebuked her after she claimed that Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital had seen a rise in malnutrition cases in children as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown.
In a statement, the SAMRC board said it met to discuss Gray’s comments.
“The board has discussed this matter with Professor Gray and looked into our relevant SAMRC policies. We did not find transgression of these policies by Professor Gray.
“The board has decided that it will not be instituting any further investigation on this matter.”
Gray has expressed her gratitude to the board for the speedy investigation.
“I also re-affirm my commitment to doing all I can to the best of my ability to contribute to the national effort against COVID-19 and remain at the disposal of the Minister of Health and the Ministerial Advisory Committee in this regard.”
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