Tag: Sama

  • Unplaced doctors and overwork plague the health system

    Within the walls of South Africa’s public hospitals, an unseen struggle unfolds daily. This reveals a healthcare system burdened by persistent challenges and standing at a critical juncture. A collaborative, systemic approach is essential to ensure its survival for millions of South Africans. Central to this crisis is the stark inequality in access to healthcare. While newly qualified doctors graduate…

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  • Doctors celebrate ruling on ‘unconstitutional legislation’

    Doctors are celebrating the Pretoria High Court’s decision on Wednesday, declaring the legislation allowing the government to dictate where health professionals can practice unconstitutional. This victory comes from the efforts of Solidarity, the Alliance of South African Independent Practitioners Associations, the South African Private Practitioner Forum, and the Hospital Association of SA. The ruling is a significant setback for the…

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