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Top Ministry of Health officials have not been "sent on leave" as alleged by a social media blogger.

The Facebook page Newsauce, operated by blogger Rhoda Bharath claimed on May 23 that chief medical officer (CMO) Dr Roshan Parasram "was sent on leave till September with immediate effect."

"No email was sent to staff announcing his leave and indicating who will be acting in his stead. There is talk that Dr Miriam Abdul-Richards (sic) may also be sent on leave."