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As SA gets closer to rolling out the NHI, new concerns are surfacing, this time, about who handles patient complaints.![]()
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Sections 42–44 of the Act say that a centralised complaints unit within the NHI Fund itself, will be the sole body managing all complaints. ![]()
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But health professionals and advocacy groups worry: Can a system truly hold itself accountable?![]()
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Public Health Specialist Prof Hassan Mahomed says this could blur the lines between independent oversight and internal policing, especially when complaints are directed at the NHI Fund.![]()
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The Health Ombud’s office, meant to serve as an independent watchdog, already struggles with limited resources. ![]()
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Deputy Director General for the NHI, Dr Nicholas Crisp, says the Fund will keep records of all complaints and will be held accountable. ![]()
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Sahpra is raising the alarm over a surge in fraudulent service providers posing as SAHPRA-accredited. ![]()
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The watchdog says it has learned about a troubling trend of individuals and businesses using falsified licences to deceive the public and carry out unregulated operations, putting lives at risk. ![]()
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The warning comes amid the booming popularity of cannabis-infused products in South Africa, from beverages and snacks to baked goods.![]()
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However, the lack of proper regulation, safety testing, and transparent labelling has sparked concern. ![]()
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Nozipho*, a 47-year-old Braynston woman, was hospitalised after consuming a cannabis-infused drink, purchased from a pharmacy. She tells Health-e News that she found the juice in an aisle containing other fruit juices, and it had no distinct labelling.![]()
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The Gauteng health department has come under criticism for its deplorable human resources management, which has incentivised employees to exaggerate their leave days.![]()
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According to a source who also attended a meeting on leave day policies, an audit is currently underway to verify the number of employees who have taken unauthorised incapacity leave a type of leave taken by an employee when they are unable to work due to ill health or injury, and they have exhausted their standard sick leave.![]()
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Between the 2021/22 and 2024/25 financial years, a total of 8,571 healthcare employees in Gauteng have exhausted their sick leave entitlements. ![]()
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"No health measures needed": Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi says the new COVID-19 variant, which has been detected in several Asian countries, is being monitored by the NNational Institute for Communicable Diseasesand there's no need for concern. Watch to learn more.![]()
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A new COVID-19 variant has been identified in several Asian countries. 🦠![]()
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The National Institute for Communicable Diseases says they are closely monitoring the variant which has not been detected in South Africa yet. Share with a friend and help prevent the spread of misinformation. ![]()
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