Zandspruit clinic turns patients away after 9am
Community members say nurses and security guards have been telling patients who arrive after 9 that the clinic is full.
Community members say nurses and security guards have been telling patients who arrive after 9 that the clinic is full.
Curiosity is a powerful driver of knowledge, and at Health-e News, we believe in answering the questions that matter most to you.
Do you ever wonder why we have such a high disease burden and what can be done to reduce it? Are you concerned about the impact of climate change on health? Would you like to know what resources are available for mental health?
Share your burning health questions with us! Each week, we’ll provide the answers to a select few inquiries.
We want to know what you think! Take our reader feedback survey.
OurHealth is a project that trains and supports local activists and aspiring health journalists. Our citizen journalists (CJs) live in rural and poorly-covered areas in South Africa, and report on health issues affecting their communities.
Health-e News is a non-profit, online publication focused on pressing health issues in South Africa. We centre community voices through our network of nationwide citizen journalists.
4 days ago
Moretele clinics face chronic shortage of medicine
Clinics in Moretele in the North West province are facing a chronic shortage of essential medicines.5 days ago
10 years later Bheki Mlangeni Hospital is in dire need of ‘competent and honest management’
Bheki Mlangeni Hospital in Soweto was built in 2014, but it has already earned the nickname 'Avbob'.Patients say staff at Zandspruit clinic in Johannesburg turn them away saying the facility is full as early as 9am. Read more via @Oratilekekana12
Bheki Mlangnei is the first new hospital built in Gauteng since 1994. Built in 2014, the hospital quickly developed a reputation for poor service. @Yoliswasobuwa takes a closer look #healtheNews
Chronic medicine shortages in Moretele clinics are leaving patients without essential healthcare. Read more in our latest story #OurHealth #HealtheNews #medicineshortages
Flu cases are on the rise in SA, but patients in the Free State report difficulty accessing vaccines at local clinics. Read more here: #OurHealth #Fluvaccines #HealtheNews
Be in the know with our free weekly newsletter. We deliver a round-up of our top stories and insightful reads from across the web.