South Africa

DA is calling on Health S.A’s minister to address the life-threatening cancer treatment crisis in Gauteng

today13 August, 2024

Background

In South Africa, the DA is calling on S.A’s Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi to address the life-threatening cancer treatment crisis in Gauteng. According to the party, over two-thousand-600 cancer patients are awaiting treatment in the province, with many facing deteriorating conditions due to delays, affecting their chances of survival. The DA’s, Jack Bloom says the Department of Health has failed to utilise 250-million-rand budgeted for cancer treatment last year, exacerbating the backlog:

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen