Gauteng Health Department focuses on filling critical job vacancies in S.A despite budget challenges

Gauteng Health Department focuses on filling critical job vacancies in S.A despite budget challenges

In South Africa, the Gauteng Health Department says it’s focusing on filling critical job vacancies despite budget challenges. The department is grappling with a 500-million-rand shortfall in its employee budget. This shortfall, caused by the underfunded salary agreement from last year, has placed a significant strain on the department’s resources. Spokesperson Motalatale Modiba says the department continues to engage with stakeholders to address these budgetary challenges:

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South Africa

Over 70 Matric Learners Hospitalized for Suspected Food Poisoning in Gauteng

In S.A, Gauteng's Department of Health reports that over 70 matric learners from various West Rand schools are receiving treatment at Carletonville District Hospital due to suspected food poisoning. The incident occurred this morning during a matric camp at Fochville Secondary School. The department’s Motalatale Modiba says while one learner was taken to a private facility, the others are in stable condition:

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