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More uproar at Zithulele Hospital as senior doctor is moved

Posted in: Eastern Cape, Focus, Healthcare system, InFocus, Latest, Spotlight

A senior doctor who worked at Zithulele Hospital in the Eastern Cape for close to a decade has been instructed to report to the Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital in Mthatha. Some Zithulele hospital staff and community members last week protested the move. Sue Segar reports.

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More uproar at Zithulele Hospital as senior doctor is moved

From rural doctor to MP? “I hope to continue to serve”, says Dr Karl le Roux

Posted in: #Vote4Health, Access to Medicines, Eastern Cape, Focus, Healthcare system, InFocus, Latest, Spotlight

Dr Karl le Roux, former chair of the Rural Doctors’ Association of South Africa, says the time has come for him to take his knowledge and experience to the national political arena. He is now hoping for a seat in parliament on the DA’s ticket. Sue Segar caught up with him.

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From rural doctor to MP? “I hope to continue to serve”, says Dr Karl le Roux

EMS and clinic woes continue for the people of Xhora Mouth in Eastern Cape

Posted in: Access to Medicines, Eastern Cape, Edition 13: Eastern Cape Health, Healthcare system, Latest, Provinces

It is more than a year since Spotlight visited the Xhora Mouth area in the Eastern Cape to report on the locals’ challenges in accessing health care services. Now, a year later, not much has changed. Luvuyo Mehlwana reports.

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EMS and clinic woes continue for the people of Xhora Mouth in Eastern Cape

COVID-19: Innovating and adapting at Zithulele Hospital

Posted in: Eastern Cape, Edition 13: Eastern Cape Health, Healthcare system, Latest, Provinces

With chronic health worker shortages and limited resources such as ventilators in rural public health facilities, how did Zithulele Hospital in OR Tambo District manage its COVID-19 cases? Tiyese Jeranji spoke to two doctors working at Zithulele about an innovative oxygen solution, infection control, and much more.

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COVID-19: Innovating and adapting at Zithulele Hospital

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