Despite an increase in medical graduates, the absorption rate into the public healthcare system has not kept pace due to budget constraints.
As South Africa’s public health system is at risk of buckling under the pressure of budget constraints , doctors are refusing to work additional overtime without compensation.
Dr Daphney Mawila, a lecturer and education psychologist at the University of Johannesburg, warns that schooling without rest increases the risk of stress, depression, anxiety and other mental health ...
A suspect has been arrested for the robbery and rape of two nurses at Chuene Clinic outside Polokwane. The 27-year-old parolee is expected to appear in ...
Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba and other officials assess the damage caused by the recent floods in the Waterberg District. (Photo: Supplied) Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba and other ...
“Late booking of a pregnancy significantly impacts the outcome of a pregnancy. We found that only 70% of women in Soweto book their pregnancy before the recommended 20 weeks,” says CHAMPS South Africa ...
Chuene Clinic will remain closed until further notice. (Photo: Capricorn FM News) Chuene Clinic will remain closed until further notice. (Photo: Capricorn FM News) The Limpopo Department of Health has ...
South African public healthcare is back in the headlines for a familiar reason this time of year. This morning, I saw the now infamous headline: “Doctors Jobless.” Such headlines have become common ...