Tensions reached a breaking point on Tuesday following a briefing by the Democratic Alliance (DA) regarding heart surgery outcomes at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH). The Charlotte Maxeke Cardiac Crisis was highlighted as the party alleged a severe collapse in surgical safety. Meanwhile, the Gauteng Department of Health insists that patient outcomes have significantly improved over the last two…
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Scathing report reveals Helen Joseph Hospital’s dirty secrets
An investigation report released by the health ombud on Monday reveals that Johannesburg’s Helen Joseph Hospital is severely under-resourced and poorly managed, making it unfit for purpose. DA politician Jack Bloom and health activists have long expressed concerns about the hospital. However, it only gained significant attention in September when former radio talk show host Thomas Holmes, also known as…