Testing Capacity in the Welsh NHS

Part of 3. Topical Questions – in the Senedd at 3:31 pm on 7 October 2020.

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Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour 3:31, 7 October 2020

I discussed this very point with my officials this afternoon, Llywydd, and that's why I'm seeking urgent reassurance from our officials. In terms of the tests that Public Health Wales carry out, including, for example, sexual health testing and cell pathology, they're the things that I'm most concerned about. We do have some stock that is left within Public Health Wales and other health boards, but I want assurance on how that affects each health board. I'm happy to issue an update to Members in the form of a written statement once I have that assurance. Roche themselves have said that they think the supply issues will take two weeks to resolve. Obviously, we want to see that happen sooner rather than later. But as I said, I'll issue a written statement to update Members and the public on the actual position here in Wales.