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Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital

Gauteng puts up R784-million to address oncology patient backlog of thousands

South Africa

Gauteng puts up R784-million to address oncology patient backlog of thousands

By Takudzwa Pongweni

A wake-up call for Health Department heads: Children are dying because of horrendous state of our public hospitals

South Africa

A wake-up call for Health Department heads: Children are dying because of horrendous state of our public hospitals

By Tim De Maayer

Charlotte Maxeke Hospital is still gasping for breath, a year after it flatlined in a fire

South Africa

Charlotte Maxeke Hospital is still gasping for breath, a year after it flatlined in a fire

By Ufrieda Ho

Gauteng Premier sounds the alarm for urgent action as water cuts and Charlotte Maxeke closure compound third wave

South Africa

Gauteng Premier sounds the alarm for urgent action as water cuts and Charlotte Maxeke closure compound third wave

By Greg Nicolson

Fire and no water: Johannesburg’s hospitals are in critical condition and need urgent help

South Africa

Fire and no water: Johannesburg’s hospitals are in critical condition and need urgent help

By Mark Heywood

A litany of alleged failures leaves Johannesburg’s crucial hospital shuttered

South Africa

A litany of alleged failures leaves Johannesburg’s crucial hospital shuttered

By Greg Nicolson

Health Department promises to employ axed community service nurses after a sit-down

South Africa

Health Department promises to employ axed community service nurses after a sit-down

By Bheki C. Simelane

Healthworkers say they are undervalued and poorly equipped

South Africa

Healthworkers say they are undervalued and poorly equipped

By Kimberly Mutandiro for GroundUp