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Patients allegedly turned away from Karenpark clinic due to doctor shortages

Patients at the Karenpark clinic in Pretoria North are allegedly being turned away due to a lack of doctors, prompting concerns from local officials about the impact on essential healthcare services.

News
Rapula Moatshe|Published

Cape Town cancer patients win legal battle to retain top oncologist

Sixteen cancer patients successfully challenged a Cape Town hospital's decision to terminate their oncologist's privileges, highlighting the importance of patient rights and access to quality healthcare.

Cape Times News
Zelda Venter|Published

Cape Town cancer patients win legal battle to retain top oncologist

Sixteen cancer patients successfully challenged a Cape Town hospital's decision to terminate their oncologist's privileges, highlighting the importance of patient rights and access to quality healthcare.

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published

Patients left with corpse at False Bay Hospital raises concerns over healthcare standards

Kim Sanderson, a quadriplegic patient, recounts her horrifying experience at False Bay Hospital, where she and others were left for hours with the body of a deceased woman, raising serious concerns about hospital negligence and patient care standards.

Weekend Argus News
Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

Beyond physical: Mental health and vascular disease in South Africa

South Africa faces a growing crisis as chronic vascular diseases affect both body and mind. With one-third of adults battling hypertension, healthcare providers are now embracing a revolutionary holistic approach that addresses both physical and mental health impacts. Dr Padayachy shares groundbreaking insights into this integrated care model.

Lifestyle Health
Andiswa Mdunge|Published