WILLEMSTAD - Minister Silvania has stepped forward to implore the SVB (Social Insurance Bank) to temporarily suspend its plans to cut funding for vitamins and minerals. The proposed changes, set to take effect from September 1st, aimed to cease the reimbursement of specific vital supplements, with the intended savings amounting to 1.3 million.
In a recent communication addressed to SVB Director Philip Martis, the Minister of Health expressed serious concerns regarding the potential consequences of these planned cuts. Specifically, he highlighted the adverse impact they could have on the elderly and other socially vulnerable groups within society.
In the minister's view, the implementation of such austerity measures without careful consideration could disproportionately affect those already facing challenges. He called for an in-depth examination of the matter, urging for comprehensive research that takes into account the well-being of the most fragile members of society.
Minister Silvania has gone a step further in his efforts to safeguard the interests of the vulnerable. Alongside requesting the temporary suspension of the impending cuts, he has called upon the SVB to devise alternative strategies for cost reduction that avoid placing an undue burden on the less fortunate.
As this issue unfolds, both the SVB's response and further government actions are eagerly awaited. The ongoing dialogue underscores the significance of striking a balance between fiscal responsibility and the welfare of the most susceptible members of the community.