Patients in at least three South African provinces have claimed they are being forced to undergo HIV testing at government health facilities. Speaking on the condition of anonymity for fear of future victimisation, individuals in Gauteng, the Free State, and North West reported that HIV tests are being conducted without pre- or post-test counselling. In some cases these tests are…
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Unemployed Doctors Struggle Amid Workforce Shortages
A significant investment in South Africa’s future healthcare has been left in limbo. Hundreds of newly qualified, state-funded doctors are unable to find employment in the public sector. These unemployed doctors face challenges as they struggle to secure positions despite the urgent need in medical institutions. In the Free State alone, more than 20 doctors trained in Cuba under the…