Lab employees embark on a nationwide strike
About 5000 workers from the National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) around the country are set to go on strike on Wednesday – action that some warn could be averted.
Thabo Molelekwa
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Too few ambulances to service Gauteng patients properly
While Gauteng currently has too few ambulances to service the province properly, at any one time about 100 of these vehicles are not operational for “various reasons”.
Essential medicines shortage hit Gauteng
Gauteng hospitals and clinics are not receiving all the vital and essential medicines they need, with the problem being particularly bad on the East Rand.
Psychiatric patients at Joburg Hospital can’t wash
Patients at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH) psychiatric ward cannot bath or shower because the water leaks into other wards.
Nearly 3000 patients await operations at CMJAH
The surgery waiting list at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital has soared to 2995, with many patients waiting as long as 18 months for their operations.
ICAP fights for the rights of MSM
Men who have sex with men (MSM) worldwide are disproportionately impacted by HIV. South Africa is no exception as while exact data is scarce, an estimated 13 to 49 percent of MSM are HIV-positive.
Disabled people at higher risk of HIV
People living with disabilities are often left out of HIV programs despite the fact that they are disproportionately at risk. Treatment Action Campaign activists say that, unless this is addressed, South Africa will struggle to reach the 90-90-90 target set by UNAids.
Sinkhole havoc for Khutsong community
The community of Khutsong in the Merafong municipality is living in fear as sinkholes open up all over the area, damaging the infrastructure.
Water throttling for municipalities that owe Rand Water
Rand water has recently lowered the pressure on the water supply to communities under the Emfuleni and Merafong municipalities in Gauteng.
Folateng wards still open at CMJH
Medics at a Johannesburg hospital say they are concerned that private wards are attributing to a shortage of beds for patients who cannot afford the cost of private health care.
Action to guard women using taxis
No security at taxi ranks, taxi organisations not recognised as legal entities, ongoing attacks, inadequate police response – these were among the reasons why women are not safe in taxis.
Far East Rand hospital crisis
Overcrowded wards, a shortage of blankets, broken showers and no hot water – these are among the shocking conditions patients face when admitted to the Far East Rand Hospital in Springs.