Gauteng’s public health system at ‘point of no return’
Gauteng’s public health system faces a crisis as frozen posts, halted equipment budgets, and sessional worker cuts strain healthcare services.
Gauteng’s public health system faces a crisis as frozen posts, halted equipment budgets, and sessional worker cuts strain healthcare services.
Alarming conditions at Helen Joseph Hospital highlight Gauteng's broader health crisis. Watchdog reports reveal unsanitary wards, corruption, and neglect.
Helen Joseph Hospital: An investigation reveals under-resourcing, mismanagement, and a leadership crisis. Urgent action is needed to address these concerns.
As President Cyril Ramaphosa considers modifications to the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act, Cosatu firmly opposes any changes.
Provincial health departments owe the NHLS R8.9bn, threatening lab services. Budget cuts, backlogs, and rising HIV testing demands affect sustainability.
The Health Minister has released draft regulations for the NHI Act outlining governance and appointment processes. He will oversee key appointments.