Is a R1.78 billion start enough to rescue public healthcare?
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana revealed that the health system lost nearly 9,000 healthcare workers last year.
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R600m Gauteng Forensic Pathology Building Abandoned Mid-Construction
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…
Major Gauteng hospitals push elective surgeries to next financial year
Postponements contribute to the growing backlog as surgeries are rescheduled, adding strain to an already stressed system.
Patients lives at risk as doctors refuse to work extra overtime without pay
When doctors are not available nurses often pick up the slack.
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.
Stories From The Ground: Nurses at Zithulele Hospital forced to use one needle for the whole ward
Once known for its excellence, the hospital has faced significant deterioration. Basic medical supplies such as needles, gauze, and diapers have become scarce, forcing nurses to improvise in dangerous ways.
Rural hospital in shambles while department spends half a million for CEO’s hotel stay
According to staff the hospital faces severe shortages of water, equipment, linen, and food for patients.
West Rand granny’s month-long ordeal waiting for a hip operation
The surgical backlogs, which have been attributed to a shortage of skilled specialists, has exacerbated such cases.
“Atrocious management” behind the high rate of medical negligence in Gauteng
In Gauteng, poor management and resource shortages in public healthcare are blamed for the high number of medical negligence cases.
SAMRC president highlights dire state of South Africa’s health sector: calls for urgent reforms
The legacy of apartheid has resulted in an unequal distribution of resources between public and private sectors, leading to inadequate human resources and poor quality of care in the public sector.
New burns unit at Baragwanath Hospital set to improve patient care, research and training
The upgrade is expected to enhance the hospital's capacity to treat more patients from across Africa and improve the quality of care for burn victims.
Health Department budget increases, but is it enough?
Russel Rensburg of the Rural Health Advocacy Project notes that the increased budget would not resolve the healthcare system's funding crisis and stressed the need for effective spending oversight in provinces.
South Africa’s healthcare system: eight steps that would get it on the right track
South Africa’s healthcare system suffers from widespread problems in its governance. Indicators confirm that there are system-wide failures.
Doctors outraged as ransomware attack on NHLS delays test results, puts lives at risk
The attack has caused significant delays in diagnosing patients, overwhelming hospital staff, and rendering many clinics non-operational.