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In response, Map Water stated it was investigating the contamination claims but noted that there is no significant trend of waterborne diseases in the area.
The Gauteng Department of Health is prioritising Public Relations (as usual) instead of making a genuine effort to fix public healthcare facilities
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In response to the viral video by former 702 broadcaster, Tom London, about the conditions at Helen Joseph Hospital, two health unions have issued statements which we’ve published as is. Press Statement by the Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade Union (HAITU) The Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade Union
The reality of FAS: a mother’s love and a lifetime of care for Tisha
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Realities of Gauteng’s public health facilities: You may have seen the viral video of former radio presenter Tom London speaking about poor conditions and care he recieved at Helen Joseph Hospital. Complaints about the dire state of public healthcare facilities is not new. From medicine stockouts and broken equipment to
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The thugs would run to the clinic which is the only healthcare facility in this area and force the nurses to take care of their gunshot wounds.
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