KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Health Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo has appealed to community healthcare interns, who are to be deployed in the province, to give their patients the respect and dignity they deserve. "We are appealing to you to work with us to give our people the respect and dignity they deserve. Always remember that health is a human right," he said. Dhlomo was speaking at … [Read more...] about KZN Health MEC Welcomes new Healthcare Interns
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Doctors fear for their lives
Pretoria – Dr Sekwaila Masenya is a young medical doctor at Helen Joseph Hospital, who is passionate about saving peoples' lives but recently when her shift starts, she wonders if she will return home alive. Masenya's house, which is inside the hospital premises, has been burgled twice last year and the criminals left her with nothing, taking her furniture and … [Read more...] about Doctors fear for their lives
Forum to improve North West health care
Pretoria – An integrated programme aimed at improving the health status of communities and promoting healthy living will be among the issues of focus during a two-day Provincial Health Consultative Forum in the North West. The provincial Health Department, in conjunction with the North West University (Mafikeng Campus), will convene the forum, with both internal and external … [Read more...] about Forum to improve North West health care
March will not disrupt essential healthcare services
Pretoria – The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has reassured the public that no essential healthcare services will be disrupted on Wednesday when healthcare workers march to demand improved security at public hospitals. "We shall advise our members who are participating in the march to ensure all essential departments remain covered, so as to avoid placing any life … [Read more...] about March will not disrupt essential healthcare services
