DISASTER MANAGEMENT ACT 57 OF 2002: DIRECTIONS ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COVID-19 VACCINE INJURY NO-FAULT COMPENSATION SCHEME ISSUED IN TERMS OF THE ACT
Notice Title: Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002 (“DMA”): Directions on the establishment of a COVID-19 Vaccine Injury No-Fault Compensation Scheme issued in terms of the Act
Government Notice: GN 1987 in GG 46196 on 4 April 2022
Commencing date: 4 April 2022
The Minister of Health (“the Minister”), in terms of Chapter 8 of the Regulations made in terms of section 27 of the DMA (“the Regulations”), published the Directions on the establishment of a COVID-19 Vaccine Injury No-Fault Compensation Scheme (“the Direction”).
The Direction covers amongst other the following:
- Administration of the Scheme;
- Compensation for vaccine injury
- Claims for compensation; and
- Compensation.
For a copy of the Government Gazette Notice click here.
How to ensure compliance at my operations?
In terms of regulation 93 of the Regulations, any person who has suffered a serious Covid-19 injury (permanent / temporary physical or mental impairment or death) caused by the administration of an applicable vaccine, or the dependent of a deceased person whose death resulted from the administration of an applicable vaccine, at an official vaccination site may be eligible for compensation from the Scheme.
For assistance or queries please contact Gert van der Waal at gert@shangoni.co.za.
