Gauteng’s public health system is losing at least 100 nurses a month, a haemorrhage that officials warn could undermine the rollout of National Health Insurance (NHI). The province, which has the country’s highest overall health spending and the most hospital beds, told the provincial legislature it needs at least R5.7bn to fill thousands of vacancies. The Gauteng nurse shortage now…
Tag: Nursing
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Nurse Moonlighting Crisis: A Systemic Healthcare Risk
The South African healthcare sector is facing a deepening internal challenge as public sector nurses increasingly engage in unauthorised “moonlighting.” Many professionals are taking extra shifts in the private sector without official approval. This widespread regulatory breach highlights a growing rift between frontline staff and health department leadership. The Financial Drivers of the Nurse Moonlighting Crisis Economic pressure remains the…
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Life Healthcare Digital Strategy: Human Care Remains Key
As the global medical sector races toward automation and artificial intelligence, the head of one of South Africa’s largest private hospital groups has issued a poignant reminder. Technology cannot replace the nurse at the bedside. However, a well-defined Life Healthcare digital strategy aims to integrate technology without losing the human touch. Peter Wharton-Hood, CEO of Life Healthcare, emphasised this philosophy…
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African Nursing Conference Aims for Collaborative Care
Public and private sector nurses from across the SADC region are gathered in Boksburg this week for the Fifth African Nursing Conference. This conference provides a critical platform aimed at bridging divides. It also focuses on forging a united path towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the era of National Health Insurance (NHI). The African Nursing Conference is focused on…