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Dr Joe Phaahla

Two fires within a week at Tembisa Hospital are not linked – deputy health minister

Maverick Citizen

Two fires within a week at Tembisa Hospital are not linked – deputy health minister

By Bheki C. Simelane

Tertiary hospital professionals sound the public healthcare alarm after severe national budget cuts

South Africa

Tertiary hospital professionals sound the public healthcare alarm after severe national budget cuts

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Health minister warns of negative impact of 'cost containment' on quality of healthcare services

South Africa

Health minister warns of negative impact of 'cost containment' on quality of healthcare services

By Mark Heywood

Government seemingly still in the dark about source of deadly cholera outbreak

South Africa

Government seemingly still in the dark about source of deadly cholera outbreak

By Takudzwa Pongweni

This week – inquest into death of anti-apartheid activist Imam Haron, Freedom Day and protest outside UAE Embassy

South Africa

This week – inquest into death of anti-apartheid activist Imam Haron, Freedom Day and protest outside UAE Embassy

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

SA’s new National Strategic Plan for HIV, TB and STIs mostly hailed, but challenges lie ahead

South Africa

SA’s new National Strategic Plan for HIV, TB and STIs mostly hailed, but challenges lie ahead

By Nthusang Lefafa

Spotlight on Nehawu strike: Dispatches from the hospital frontlines

Africa

Spotlight on Nehawu strike: Dispatches from the hospital frontlines

By Spotlight

South Africa

Essential service staff must obey court ruling and get back to work, says Health Minister Joe Phaahla

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

‘Victory for innocent patients’ — few disruptions at health facilities after Labour Appeal Court interdict

South Africa

‘Victory for innocent patients’ — few disruptions at health facilities after Labour Appeal Court interdict

By Takudzwa Pongweni, Naledi Sikhakane and Anso Thom

Violence and hospital disruptions persist despite provincial health departments securing interdicts against strikers

South Africa

Violence and hospital disruptions persist despite provincial health departments securing interdicts against strikers

By Daily Maverick Reporters

Underinvestment in healthcare infrastructure will cost SA in the long run

South Africa

Underinvestment in healthcare infrastructure will cost SA in the long run

By Mbali Baduza and Matshidiso Lencoasa

Experts question whether SA should invest in latest HIV tests

Maverick Citizen

Experts question whether SA should invest in latest HIV tests

By Amy Green for Spotlight