PARAMARIBO - Health, Welfare and Labor Minister André Misiekaba recently pointed out that he does not know anything about an illegal trade...

in health insurance cards from the State Health Insurance Fund (SZF). He explained that he has not received any information regarding this issue. Reporters recently asked him questions regarding the illegal trade in SZF in response to the serious accusations that were made in parliament. MP Rosellie Cotino (NDP) urged the minister to launch an investigation in order to get the bottom of things. “The investigation that was carried out has not brought anything to the surface,” said Minister Misiekaba who added that the SZF would organize a presentation regarding its procedures to create more transparency. Reporters will be given the opportunity to ask questions after the presentation. “Believe me when I say that if there are irregularities surrounding the cards, we will not hesitate to take action. So far nothing unusual has been detected,” said Minister Misiekaba. Legislators claimed that SZF cards are being produced and traded on a large scale.