Minister Ines Pané of Social Affairs and Housing (Sozavo) failed to provide clear answers during the regular press conference following the Cabinet Council meeting regarding oversight and reports of abuse in children’s shelters. Fellow journalists expressed concerns, but the minister was unable to address the questions satisfactorily. The issue has persisted for some time and remains unresolved.
Additionally, the situation involving the closure of shelters, where staff have not been paid for months, is still unresolved. Minister Pané announced plans to address the overdue payments for employees of Huize Lunor in the Coronie district in the coming period. These workers have gone without salaries for over eight months, exacerbating the urgency of the matter.
Huize Lunor previously made headlines for the poor treatment of seniors in the facility and the lack of essential equipment needed to provide adequate care. The lack of decisive action to address these problems has raised growing concerns within the community and among political circles.
The minister appears to struggle with effectively responding to these serious issues, leading to a further deterioration of conditions in the shelters.
