Deputy Health Minister Joe Phaahla said that the problems in public healthcare facilities like the Helen Joseph Hospital were systemic and could be attributed to a lack of budget.
Phaahla said that an investigation was underway following a video that went viral showing patient, Tom London, detailing deplorable conditions and patient treatment at the hospital.
London’s video has sparked a conversation about the state of the public healthcare system.
The deputy minister said that the budget constraints, particularly in human resources, were the main contributor to problems at state facilities and must be addressed urgently.
“The fact that the health budgets have not been growing amongst other things, not just human resources, but also in terms of upgrading equipment and consumables, that has a major impact.”
-EWN
In other news – VIDEO: Qwabe Twins proud to be v!rgins
Thousands of Zulu v!rgins attended Umkhosi Womhlanga (Reed Dance Festival) to present their reeds to King Misuzulu as a symbol of triumph over temptation and a steadfast choice to preserve their v!rginity.
The Zulu nation cultural event, which was celebrating 40 years since it was revived by King Misuzulu’s parents, King Zwelithini and Queen Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu, was held at Enyokeni Royal Palace on Saturday, 14 September in Nongoma, KZN. Read More
The post Joe Phaahla: Budget constraints a major contributor to problems at public healthcare facilities appeared first on News365.co.za.
Zim Instantly via Simplex Solutions