Original Article by Enkosi Selane | The Citizen | 19 August 2026
The Helen Joseph Hospital staffing crisis raises concerns about emergency care, unpaid doctors, and vacant posts.
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The staffing crisis at Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg has renewed fears over patient safety while spotlighting how Gauteng manages its public healthcare workers.
Trauma unit head Dr Patricia Saffy issued a notice on 6 August 2026 advising certain patients to seek emergency care elsewhere. She acted on concerns over unpaid medical staff after doctors stopped reporting for duty.
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