Poisoning was a private arrangement

In an email from the head of the health department it is made clear that Dr Santos believes poisoning is carried out as a private arrangement between Mr Julio Cabral and his clients.

Dear Sirs,
I would like to make it clear that the Health Department did not carry out and does not carry out such actions as a normal procedure, as it is not part of this department's plan of activity.
We were contacted by the Mayor, who gave us account of what happened. We immediately got in touch with the mentioned Health Department staff member, as the activity of this department requires a previous agreement of the entities involved in relation to any measures to be taken.
Mr. Julio is a Health Department technician, but he also has his own PRIVATE activities, the same way other people living on the island have their own companies, and this department cannot be liable for his actions outside business hours. I have been the Health Department head chief for 1 year and I have never been contacted by anyone to do this kind of service and since we are, in connection with the municipality and an association, in the process of implementing dog sterilization in Sal, we cannot by any means authorize or take part in such activities, for which we deny any liability. We are deeply sorry for the damages these actions may have caused you.
Nevertheless, the Health Department of Sal cannot answer for the actions of people in their private activities, even if these people are technicians of the said institution. I hope I was very clear on this matter and that all your queries were answered.
Best regards,
The Health Department Head Chief,
Dr. Ana Paula Santos