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How to fix Gauteng Health: Big political parties dodge questions

(5 days ago) WebThat the Gauteng Department of Health should be a target for corruption is not surprising. The province’s total budget for the 2024/25 financial year is R64.8-billion – more than 20% of South

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-05-20-how-to-fix-gauteng-health-big-political-parties-dodge-questions/

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President Cyril Ramaphosa set to sign NHI Bill into law on …

(1 days ago) WebPresident @CyrilRamaphosa will on Wednesday, 15 May 2024, publicly sign into law the National Health Insurance Bill which directs the transformation of the South Africa’s health care system to

https://www.iol.co.za/news/politics/president-cyril-ramaphosa-set-to-sign-nhi-bill-into-law-on-wednesday-0ba2165d-5423-4edb-8e52-f79fd45d8abc

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Gauteng Health embarked digitisation of patient files

(3 days ago) WebDigitisation of patient files set to positively impact on patient care in Gauteng In an effort to improve the quality of care to patients the Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has embarked on the digitisation of its paper-based patient records in public hospitals. The initiative is part of the

https://www.gov.za/news/media-advisories/gauteng-health-embarked-digitisation-patient-files-17-may-2024

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EWN Gauteng Department of Health - Eyewitness News

(6 days ago) WebGauteng Health Dept says it is fast-tracking process to fill vacant posts at Tembisa Hospital 03/05, 06:37 Gauteng Health Dept says claims that approving overtime will lead to exodus of doctors untrue

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March yields positive results for Gauteng health contractors

(8 days ago) WebThe Gauteng health department says it has been allocated a R600 million budget, which it will use to retain some of the COVID-19-contracted healthcare workers. This was in response to a march by hundreds of nurses and Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) workers contracted at healthcare facilities across Gauteng.

https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/gauteng-health-dept-to-retain-some-covid-19-contracted-healthcare-workers/

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Gauteng health will strive to retain critical staff hired on Covid

(4 days ago) WebGauteng health will strive to retain critical staff hired on Covid contracts. Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. The Gauteng

https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-03-08-gauteng-health-will-strive-to-retain-critical-staff-hired-on-covid-contracts/

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Health Department increases number of 24-hour …

(2 days ago) WebThe Gauteng Health Department says it has increased the number of 24-hour service healthcare centres to 36 across the province, from 30 in 2019. The department says this is in line with its commitment …

https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/health-department-increases-number-of-24-hour-service-healthcare-centres-across-gauteng/

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News Details - Gauteng Provincial Government Visit Us Online

(6 days ago) WebGauteng Provincial Government News. F ollowing the signing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law by President Cyril Rama phosa on Wednesday, 15 May 2024, the realisation of improved healthcare for all South Africans regardless of their social and economic circumstances is not far from reach.

https://www.gauteng.gov.za/News/NewsDetails/%7B44914413-0562-4d66-935b-4a0c307baa0f%7D

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Gauteng Health launches I Serve with a Smile to improve patient

(6 days ago) WebGauteng Health launches I Serve with a Smile to improve patient experience and reduce patient dissatisfaction and complaints. In the second quarter of the 2023/24 financial year, Gauteng health facilities recorded around 748 complaints from patients, their families and the public, which is a concerning increase from the 640 of the …

https://www.gov.za/news/media-advisories/government-activities/gauteng-health-launches-i-serve-smile-improve-patient

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Gauteng Health warns of rising transmission of STIs - SABC News

(3 days ago) WebGauteng health spokesperson, Motalatale Modiba says a number of pregnant women have also tested positive for STIs. “In the same period of April and December 2023, we are noticing that there are more pregnant women who are presenting at our facilities for antenatal care for the first time tested positive for Syphilis.”

https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/918468-2/

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Gauteng Health South African Government

(1 days ago) WebGauteng Health achieves highest percentage of ideal clinics across the country. Gauteng Health advises public of revised uniform patient fee tariffs for 2024/25 financial year. Gauteng Health announces appointment of three CEOs for academic hospitals. Gauteng Health appoints acting CEO for Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital.

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A 'province in shambles' - Gauteng health workers talk about the …

(Just Now) WebLevai Mbatha Community Health Centre Levai Mbatha Community Health Centre in Sedibeng, south of Johannesburg, is one of the 36 centres that provide 24 hour service in Gauteng. It provides basic primary medical care to over 220,000 residents. It also provides maternity services, emergency care, and casualty.

https://health-e.org.za/2024/05/02/a-province-in-shambles-gauteng-health-workers-talk-about-the-state-of-public-health-facilities/

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South Africa Gears Up for Legal Battle Over Health-Care Revamp

(3 days ago) WebA legal battle over South Africa’s newly enacted national health-insurance law is brewing and is likely to end up in the nation’s top court. President Cyril Ramaphosa approved the

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-16/south-africa-gears-up-for-legal-battle-over-health-care-revamp

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South Africa's National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill: Why it is - BBC

(6 days ago) WebPresident Ramaphosa approves a law that seeks to provide universal health care for all - but not everyone is happy.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1030v3p1r8o

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State of SA Hospitals: ‘Gauteng hospitals are a mess’ - IOL

(5 days ago) WebPublic health-care facilities in Gauteng have hogged the headlines in recent times over the incidents including the trending video of scores of pregnant women lying on the floor at the Rahima

https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/gauteng/state-of-sa-hospitals-gauteng-hospitals-are-a-mess-2e81d072-d017-425b-ad0f-e20f04542765

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A new South Africa health law aims at deep inequality, but critics …

(3 days ago) WebThe Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. May 15, 2024. The bill directs the transformation of the South Africa’s health care system to achieve universal coverage for health services and, through this, overcome critical socio-economic imbalances and inequities of the past. (AP Photo

https://apnews.com/article/south-africa-health-law-elections-e1e15892eaa6efa51cc1bf14959d3453

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Gauteng Health welcomes high court ruling on validity of waste

(8 days ago) WebT he Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has welcomed the ruling of the Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg, on the waste tender matter between itself and Buhle Medical Waste, a losing contractor

https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/gauteng-health-welcomes-high-court-ruling-on-validity-of-waste-tender-contracts/ar-BB1jfVAN

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Gauteng Health achieves highest percentage of ideal clinics across …

(5 days ago) WebSimilar to the ideal clinics, all Gauteng’s central, regional and tertiary hospitals have achieved 75% total on National Core Standards as per the National target since 2016. Steve Biko Academic Hospital has also been declared the leading central hospital in National Core Standard and all our hospitals are steadily improving and striving

https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/gauteng-health-achieves-highest-percentage-ideal-clinics-across-country-04

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Ramaphosa says the ANC’s victory rests on KwaZulu-Natal and …

(4 days ago) WebPresident Cyril Ramaphosa said the ANC had its eyes on winning KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng in the 29 May a lot of money for health care, so with the new bill in place, you will be able to work

https://mg.co.za/politics/2024-05-18-ramaphosa-says-the-ancs-victory-rests-on-kwazulu-natal-and-gauteng/

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Therapists, health, social service workers face threats from clients

(1 days ago) WebOut of 23,000 workplace assaults, between 2011 and 2013, 75% occurred in health and social service settings, OSHA — the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration — found.

https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/2024/05/20/therapists-health-social-service-workers-face-threats-from-clients/73546698007/

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New task force prescribes mental health support to curb - NBC …

(2 days ago) WebAbout 50 health care providers have signed up for Ell’s program since it began. Within 30 minutes of a request, the providers can consult over the phone with one of three perinatal psychiatrists.

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/womens-health/protect-new-mothers-federal-panel-prescribes-mental-health-support-rcna152413

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Embracing Aviation-Style Safety and Training Measures in Health …

(4 days ago) WebYet, amid the clamor for aviation safety, a more devastating crisis persists in our health care system, claiming the lives of over 250,000 patients annually due to preventable medical errors.

https://www.newsweek.com/flying-blindembracing-aviation-style-safety-training-measures-health-care-opinion-1901620

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Dental care and insurance costs too much. ACA rule could change …

(2 days ago) WebThe deficit in dental coverage is immense: nearly 69 million U.S. adults did not have dental insurance or access to routine oral health care last year, according to a survey by the nonprofit

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/05/20/dental-care-insurance-costs-too-much-aca-rule/73766660007/

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Cyberattack disrupts operations at major US health care network

(6 days ago) WebA cyberattack has disrupted “clinical operations” at major health care nonprofit Ascension, forcing it to take steps to minimize any impact to patient care, an Ascension spokesperson told CNN

https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/08/tech/cyberattack-disrupts-healthcare-network/index.html

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Gauteng Health on alarming rise in incidents of food poisoning

(6 days ago) Web16 Apr 2024. The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) is deeply concerned about the alarming rise in incidents of food poisoning, particularly when it affects children. On Monday, 15 April 2024, a total of 41 children between the ages of 3 to 5 years, who have allegedly consumed rat poison mistaking it for candy, have been receiving medical

https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/gauteng-health-alarming-rise-incidents-food-poisoning-16-apr-2024

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Challenges of access to healthcare in SA 30 years after - SABC …

(3 days ago) WebThe Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko says public healthcare has made many strides in the last three decades. we have made strides in ensuring all children under & pregnant women have access to free healthcare and youth-centred care programmes. In 2014, 2 million were on ARVs. That number is now 5.8 …

https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/935952-2/

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Overcrowded Gauteng hospitals raise concerns about services

(9 days ago) WebOvercrowding at Gauteng state hospitals has raised concerns about the adequate provision of health care services and the potential spread of diseases. SABC News-Hosp-Mims Sesona Mahlahla 21 June 2019, 09:20 [SAST] Listen to this but in many instances the numbers are far higher,” the Gauteng Department of Health’s …

https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/overcrowded-gauteng-hospitals-raise-concerns-about-services-disease-spread/

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Q&A: What To Know as New TRICARE Contracts Begin in 2025

(7 days ago) WebThe new contracts will improve health care delivery, quality, and access for beneficiaries living in the United States. The Defense Health Agency (DHA) and the two regional contractors in the East Region and West Region are currently transitioning to these new contracts to ensure health care delivery is ready for all beneficiaries on Jan. 1, 2025.

https://newsroom.tricare.mil/News/TRICARE-News/Article/3776346/qa-what-to-know-as-new-tricare-contracts-begin-in-2025

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Limited mental health equity might cost U.S. $14T by 2040

(4 days ago) WebSara Heath has been covering news related to patient engagement and health equity since 2015. Related Resources. Speed Up The Routeto Pci Dss Compliance –Pcysys; Automated Penetration Testing Platform –Pcysys; While acute care EHR purchasing remained high throughout 2023, Epic was the only health IT vendor to …

https://www.techtarget.com/patientengagement/news/366585593/Limited-mental-health-equity-might-cost-US-14T-by-2040

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Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy - CBS Boston

(7 days ago) Web"Steward Health Care has done everything in its power to operate successfully in a highly challenging health care environment," de la Torre said in the company's statement, released at 3:30 a.m

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/steward-health-care-bankruptcy/

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