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Almost R710 million is spent irregularly every year on security contracts for Gauteng hospitals, the DA has said, with the provincial health department now probing the alleged irregular expenditure.
According to the Gauteng department of health, 600 people with disabilities are awaiting wheelchairs at public hospitals across the country.
The Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital is reported to be owing R276 million to about 2675 suppliers for over a year.
The Democratic Alliance’s shadow MEC for Health Jack Bloom has welcomed the Health Ombuds report, which revealed that the Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital is unsafe. The Health Ombud was tasked to investigate the facility following public outcry, and allegations made by Bloom and Dr Tim de Maayer.
The Health Ombud's report found that 40% of the hospital's patients are foreign nationals which had resulted in overcrowding at facilities.