More than 200 children are waiting for surgery at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. Some patients have faced delays of up to 30 months. Gauteng Health MEC Faith Mazibuko disclosed the backlog in a written response to questions in the Gauteng legislature. The response shows that 217 children are on the hospital’s paediatric surgery waiting list. Many are expected to…
Tag: Charlotte Maxeke Hospital
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Charlotte Maxeke Hospital Crisis Sparks Whistleblower Resignation
A senior doctor who helped expose deep-rooted problems at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH) is leaving the public health sector. Professor Adam Mahomed, the respected head of internal medicine, has reached his breaking point. After years of frustration, stress, and stalled reform, he has opted for early retirement. Professor Mahomed lodged a formal complaint with the Public Protector in…
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Charlotte Maxeke Hospital Repairs: A Delayed Recovery
Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka has proposed decisive remedial action regarding the lengthy delay in Charlotte Maxeke Hospital repairs. This intervention deserves strong public support. Crucially, it targets deep-seated weaknesses in Gauteng’s infrastructure delivery system. A devastating fire damaged the facility in April 2021. This disaster affected critical sections of one of the most vital public healthcare hubs in Gauteng. Years…
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Gauteng Cardiac Surgery Outcomes and Controversies
The Gauteng Department of Health has issued a robust rebuttal to allegations regarding cardiac surgery outcomes at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH). Official representatives described recent comments made by the Democratic Alliance (DA) as both misleading and unverified. This dispute highlights a significant disagreement over clinical data and hospital performance within the province. DA Concerns Over Gauteng Cardiac Surgery…
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Gauteng Surgical Backlog Leaves Cancer Patient in Limbo
A Gauteng man with aggressive skin cancer faces an eight-month wait for urgent surgery. This comes amid a 34,000-strong surgical backlog, highlighting a deepening healthcare crisis. The Gauteng surgical backlog has reached critical levels, with over 34,000 patients waiting for procedures across the province’s public hospitals. Salomé Meyer, director of the Cancer Alliance, condemned the system that classifies cancer operations…
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Cancer Ruling Sparks Controversy in Gauteng
A week after a landmark ruling by the Johannesburg High Court declared the Gauteng Health Department’s handling of a significant cancer patient backlog unlawful, the department announced plans to appeal. This ruling highlighted the plight of over 3,000 cancer patients. These patients have faced waiting times of up to three years for treatment. Legal Action Initiated by the Cancer Alliance…