The Ministry of Health and Social Services is assessing the need for additional maternal shelters in areas where expectant mothers travel long distances and wait near health facilities before giving birth.

United Democratic Front (UDF) MP Nico Somaeb raised concerns regarding patients allegedly losing their lives while being transported to ICU units in the capital.

UDF MP Nico Somaeb raised concerns regarding foreign nationals opening cuca shops to run drug-trading operations.

He questioned the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security on whether they are seized of the matter.