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Tembisa hospital open to the public, cause of fire under investigation
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Some of the contingency measures in place include the diversion of ambulance services, only walk-in emergencies will be attended to.
Tembisa Hospital closed to new patients following emergency unit fire
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Members of the public who are concerned about their loved ones are advised to call 011 923 2000 for updates.
Gauteng Health’s cost-cutting measures could leave patients waiting over 4 months for care
Yoliswa Sobuwa
Reducing the availability of healthcare professionals in urgent, life-threatening situations is not merely a matter of statistics or cost-cutting.
U.S. funding cuts expose fragile global health system
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While it is unlikely that we can fully bridge the funding gap left by the U.S., we can begin to assert greater control over our situation by exploring alternative strategies and resources.Â
Food or transport to medical care: the impossible choice many South Africans faceÂ
Yoliswa Sobuwa
Millions of South Africans can’t afford transport costs, which makes it difficult for them to access healthcare, even though services are provided for free.
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