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No doctors left: Staff shortage forces Livingstone Hospital to close outpatient clinics

Outpatient surgical services at Livingstone Hospital have been suspended due to a critical staffing crisis, leaving patients in dire need of care without access to essential surgeries.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Livingstone Hospital Tragedy: Security guard dies after gate falls on her

The Department of Health in the Eastern Cape has ordered an investigation after a private security guard was crushed to death by a gate at a major public hospital in Gqeberha.

News Crime and Courts
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Tembisa Hospital Fires: ‘Public urged to seek help elsewhere as emergency and outpatient care halted,’ says Phaahla

Deputy Health Minister Joe Phaahla has urged patients to use nearby hospitals after a second fire at Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital destroyed patient files and disrupted emergency services.

News South Africa
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Files destroyed after second fire breaks out at Tembisa Hospital Emergency Unit

The latest incident comes days after a fire broke out in the same hospital in the outpatient area, adjacent to the Accident and Emergency Unit on Saturday night.

Cape Times News
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Files destroyed after second fire breaks out at Tembisa Hospital Emergency Unit

Following a devastating fire at Tembisa Hospital's emergency unit, a second blaze has resulted in the destruction of patient files, raising concerns about the hospital's operational capacity and patient safety as investigations unfold.

News South Africa
Simon Majadibodu|Published

DA demands urgent Parliament appearance from Health Minister over PEPFAR funding crisis

The Democratic Alliance demands that Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi appear before Parliament to clarify the government's disorganised response and outline plans to mitigate the alarming potential fallout on HIV/Aids in South Africa.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

DA demands urgent action as health sector faces staff crisis

The DA warns that without immediate action from Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi to fill thousands of vacant health worker posts, South Africa faces a looming public health disaster.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Urgent call from Rural Doctors Association to prioritise healthcare recruitment

The Rural Doctors Association of Southern Africa urges the Department of Health to prioritise the recruitment of healthcare professionals in rural areas, following the recent approval to hire 1,650 workers amid a growing healthcare crisis.

News South Africa
Karen Singh|Published

South Africa's 1 650 healthcare worker recruitment plan sparks mixed union reactions

South Africa's National Health Council has announced a R1. 78 billion initiative to recruit 1 650 healthcare professionals, with doctors' unions welcoming the plan while nursing organisations condemn the allocation of only 200 nursing positions as 'shockingly inadequate' amid critical staff shortages and burnout.

News South Africa
Karen Singh|Published

Denosa slams Motsoaledi’s ‘insulting’ plan to recruit only 200 nurses

Denosa has condemned Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi's announcement to recruit only 200 nurses as 'shockingly inadequate' amid a national nursing shortage crisis where projections indicate South Africa could be short 100,000 nurses by 2030.

News South Africa
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Dean Macpherson stands firm amid allegations and threats in R800 million oxygen tender investigation

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson said his department would expose the truth behind the R800 million oxygen tender scandal.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Two-year-old died after being turned away from Limpopo clinic due to missing medical file

A two-year-old's death after being refused treatment at a Limpopo clinic raises urgent concerns over healthcare protocols, while a separate incident involving a nurse's inappropriate social media conduct underscores the fight against child abuse in South Africa.

News South Africa
Simon Majadibodu|Published

South African government backtracks on banning cannabis edibles

South Africa's government has lifted the ban on cannabis and hemp-derived foodstuffs, opening new avenues for entrepreneurs while ensuring safety regulations are put in place.

Cape Argus News
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Government backs off from banning cannabis edibles

After initial confusion over the government's ban on cannabis and hemp-derived foodstuffs, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a withdrawal of the ban, offering hope to entrepreneurs and businesses in the sector.

News South Africa
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Ramaphosa raises alarm as nurse exodus worsens SA healthcare crisis

President Ramaphosa highlights the paradoxical healthcare crisis where South African nurses are increasingly recruited abroad while 20,000 remain unemployed at home, threatening the country's already strained healthcare system and future NHI implementation.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Cannabis ban | Backlash from industry and activists who warn of job losses

The unexpected ban on cannabis and hemp-derived products by South Africa's health ministry has left the burgeoning cannabis sector in turmoil, raising concerns among businesses and activists about the potential economic fallout and job losses.

News Crime and Courts
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Addressing medicine shortages: KwaZulu-Natal health committee’s findings

The KwaZulu-Natal health portfolio committee’s oversight visit to the Provincial Pharmaceutical Supply Depot reveals critical insights into the province’s ongoing medicine shortages.

News South Africa Kwazulu Natal
Thobeka Ngema|Published

South Africa bans cannabis food products

The South African government has prohibited the sale of cannabis food products, contradicting previous decriminalisation efforts.

Cape Argus News
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Why did South Africa ban cannabis edibles? Understanding the government's contradictory decisions

Activists are left reeling as the South African government abruptly bans cannabis edibles, raising questions about the future of the industry and the government's commitment to cannabis legalisation.

News South Africa
Xolile Mtembu|Published

A Blow to Cannabis Freedom' | Health Department's sudden edibles ban angers activists

In an unexpected move that has shocked South Africa's cannabis industry, the Department of Health has imposed a comprehensive ban on cannabis and hemp-derived food products. The decision has sparked fierce opposition from long-time decriminalisation activists, who view it as a major setback for the industry's growth and economic potential.

News South Africa
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Department of Health bans the making and selling of cannabis edibles in South Africa

South Africa's cannabis industry faces unprecedented challenges as the Department of Health implements a sudden ban on edible products, contradicting government's recent drive towards cannabis commercialization. Industry stakeholders demand answers from Minister Motsoaledi.

News South Africa Mpumalanga
Xolile Mtembu|Published

Ombudsman report reveals staff shortages and governance issues at Helen Joseph Hospital

The Ombudsman’s investigation into Helen Joseph Hospital uncovers alarming governance issues and staffing shortages that threaten patient care.

News South Africa
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Ombudsman clears Helen Joseph Hospital of neglect claims by Tom London

A recent report from the Health Ombudsman has cleared Helen Joseph Hospital of allegations made by broadcaster Tom London, but it also reveals urgent issues within the facility that demand immediate attention.

News South Africa
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Bergman Ross and Partners face serious allegations of unethical practices

Bergman Ross & Partners face serious allegations of unethical practices, raising concerns about integrity in South Africa's healthcare sector.

News Politics
Thabo Makwakwa|Published

Durban schoolboy still fighting for his life after stabbing incident at West Ridge High School

An aspiring pupil's dreams have been interrupted as he fights for his life in a Durban hospital after being allegedly attacked by an assailant armed with a weapon on the school’s premises.

Daily News News
LUNGANI ZUNGU|Published