Tembisa hospital open to the public, cause of fire under investigation
Some of the contingency measures in place include the diversion of ambulance services, only walk-in emergencies will be attended to.
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Tembisa Hospital closed to new patients following emergency unit fire
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
Reducing the availability of healthcare professionals in urgent, life-threatening situations is not merely a matter of statistics or cost-cutting.
R600m Gauteng Forensic Pathology Building Abandoned Mid-ConstructionÂ
Gauteng has only 11 forensic mortuaries. The new forensic pathology building would have alleviated pressure from facilities such as Diepkloof and Roodepoort by taking on specialised cases.
Health Ombud: Helen Joseph Hospital not fit for purpose
One of Johannesburg’s oldest hospitals, Helen Joseph, is in disarray. Lack of security, non-payment of food service providers, dirty linen piling up in the corridors, decaying infrastructure and poor governance and leadership are just some of the challenges highlighted in…
Mabopane learners must bring their own water to schoolÂ
Around 2 000 learners are forced to use filthy, broken toilets without running water.
US funding freeze disrupts HIV, TB, and GBV support servicesÂ
Local health advocacy groups made called for a plan to reduce reliance on foreign assistance awards in future.
Major Gauteng hospitals push elective surgeries to next financial yearÂ
Postponements contribute to the growing backlog as surgeries are rescheduled, adding strain to an already stressed system.
Five senior Gauteng officials fired over COVID-era Anglo Ashanti hospital corruption
The SIU uncovered serious irregularities in the awarding of contractors for the refurbishment of the AngloGold Ashanti Hospital which was supposed to have 180 ICU beds for COVID-19 critical care.
Soweto woman’s stillbirths highlight gaps in maternal careÂ
Despite attending regular check-ups and the pregnancies seeming healthy, she still lost her babies.
Broken washing machines at Bara highlight infrastructure decay
The breakdown of washing machines at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital has thrown a spotlight on the broader challenges of ageing equipment and deteriorating infrastructure.
[Watch] Poor Communities Bear the Brunt of South Africa’s Water Crisis
Frequent water cuts are a harsh reality for many poor communities in South Africa, like Klipfontein View in Midrand, where residents recently endured three months without running water. For families relying on water trucks, the supply is often unreliable and…
Poor communities feel the brunt of water crisis in South AfricaÂ
The crisis, fuelled by ageing infrastructure, population growth, and mismanagement, poses severe health risks, including waterborne diseases.
[Watch] A year of heartbreak: Soweto families still seek Answers in Children’s Food Poisoning Deaths
A year of grief, and no answers: In October 2023, six-year-old Olwethu joined her six-year-old friend Leon and cousins Neo and Katlego, aged four , to buy biscuits and ice pops from a local spaza shop in Naledi, Soweto. Within…
A year of heartbreak: Soweto families still seek Answers in Children’s Food Poisoning Deaths
In October 2023, four young children in Soweto fell ill after buying snacks from a local spaza shop, leading to the tragic deaths of Neo Kgang and Leon Jele. Despite a year passing, families have not received conclusive post-mortem results.