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Family in the dark a month after Limpopo psych ward shooting 

According to police, Ledwaba was allegedly attacked by another patient who was found on top of his bloodied body during a violent altercation on March 8.
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‘Doctors left scissors inside me,’ claims EC woman after operation  

Nomveliso Nqketho is seeking answers after surgical scissors were allegedly left inside her during an emergency operation.
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Durban clinic asks patients to buy their own pregnancy tests 

Some women seeking the removal of contraceptive implants or intrauterine devices face delays due to equipment shortages or lack of water.
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Toddler dies after being turned away from Praktiseer clinic

The nurse who was on duty refused to treat the child, apparently because they didn’t have a patient file.
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Since 2022, the Eastern Cape has experienced annual heavy rains that have damaged almost 120 clinics and hospitals. This constant cycle of destruction and repair of these facilities has strained the already cash-strapped health department's budget. Provincial health spokesperson Siyanda Manana says the department has already spent millions in repairs. "It is important for the country to begin transitioning towards climate-resilient buildings that are not impacted by extreme weather events" - Russell Rensburg, director of the Rural Health Advocacy Project Read more here: health-e.org.za/2025/04/22/eastern-cape-health-repair-weather-damaged-facilities/ #ClimateChange #EasternCape #HealthNews ... See MoreSee Less
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Rape is one of South Africa’s most urgent public health and social issues and most survivors don’t report what happened.And when they do? They’re often sent from one place to another, unsure of what their rights are or what support they’re entitled to.But survivors have the right to get free medical care, counselling, and legal support, no matter where the assault happened, and even if they don’t open a police case.Find out more at the link in bio.🔗#endgbv #genderbasedviolence #genderbasedviolenceawareness #southafrica #healthnews #sexualviolenceawareness ... See MoreSee Less
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The Gauteng health department is reducing costs by cutting back on commuted overtime and cancelling contracts for sessional doctors. 👨🏾‍⚕️These doctors often help in busy departments and cover extra shifts.At Kalafong Hospital, 11 doctors were let go, meaning reduced paediatric genetics support. At Helen Joseph, 5 emergency doctors’ contracts weren’t renewed. 📑 Hospital leaders warn that waiting times for in-patients could increase from 2 days to up to 6. Some out-patients already wait over 4 months and it could get worse. ⏰ Experts and healthcare workers say these cuts might look like financial relief, but the long-term effects could impact the whole system, especially patients. Link in bio to find out more from @YoliswaSobuwa 🔗 #healthcare #publichealthcare #healthcareworkers #southafrica ... See MoreSee Less
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Rape in South Africa has been described as a societal and public health crisis. Most survivors don't report what happened.And when they do? They’re often sent from pillar to post, unsure of what their rights are or what support they’re entitled to.But survivors have the right to get free medical care, counselling, and legal support, no matter where the assault happened, and even if they don’t open a police case. Share it in your circle, someone might need it.#endgbv #genderbasedviolence #healthnews ... See MoreSee Less
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