Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has defended her department, stating there is “no crisis” despite persistent reports of critical issues. These include doctors going unpaid for months and ongoing scrutiny over deep-seated corruption. Some view these issues as part of the ongoing crisis in Gauteng. She asserted that systemic issues had been resolved under her leadership. Nkomo-Ralehoko said…
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Gauteng health marred by mismanagement, corruption, neglect
Two recent watchdog reports exposed the alarming conditions at Helen Joseph Hospital, reflecting a larger crisis within the Gauteng health department. Independent inquiries by Health Ombud Taole Mokoena and the Office of Health Standards Compliance have validated former broadcaster Tom London’s claims from last year that patients are subjected to undignified and unsanitary conditions. Their findings revealed fly-infested wards, trash-strewn…