West Rand granny’s month-long ordeal waiting for a hip operation
The surgical backlogs, which have been attributed to a shortage of skilled specialists, has exacerbated such cases.
The surgical backlogs, which have been attributed to a shortage of skilled specialists, has exacerbated such cases.
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October is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth and we're highlighting the stories of two young people from our previous article. Sophie left her job due to bullying and Malusi left due to micromanagement; both prioritising their well-being. Would you do the same? https://health-e.org.za/2023/07/07/corporate-wellness-why-i-left-my-job-for-my-mental-health/
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#BreastCancer is the most common cancer among women globally and represents approximately a quarter of all cancers that occur in women every year https://bit.ly/4dJYdIt
With over 2000 cases of serious adverse events reported, Dr. Aslam Dasoo from the Progressive Health Forum says the Gauteng Department of Health is dysfunctional and shouldn't operate independently. https://health-e.org.za/2024/10/01/atrocious-management-behind-the-high-rate-of-medical-negligence-in-gauteng/0/ #PublicHealth #Gauteng #HealthNews
.@UCT_news Global Surgery Division recently became a @WHO collaborating centre. This partnership will be prioritising timely access to surgical care for underserved populations & tackling global healthcare disparities. Read our interview with @MrsMaswime: https://health-e.org.za/2024/09/25/bridging-gaps-in-healthcare-who-partners-with-ucts-global-surgery-division/
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