Dr Anban Pillay, the acting director-general of the health department, has requested an investigation into the conduct of Prof Glenda Gray, the president of the Medical Research Council (MRC), claiming that she has “made a number of false allegations against government”.
“These media statements cause confusion … and are likely to erode public support for behaviour change” the letter reads.
“I therefore recommend that the board investigates the conduct [of Gray] on this matter given the harm it has caused to SA’s Covid-19 response,” wrote Pillay. Prof Linda-Gail Bekker, a leading medical researcher based at the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation, has come out in support of Gray, describing her as a “national treasure”.
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