Healthcare Systems Under Pressure as Fraud and Budget Constraints Mount, Says Board of Healthcare Funders
The Board of Healthcare Funders says healthcare systems across Southern Africa are facing unprecedented pressure due to shrinking budgets, severe staff shortages and the growing burden of disease. According to the Special Investigating Unit, an estimated 15% of healthcare spending is lost to fraud, waste and abuse, costing the sector close to R30 billion. Board of Healthcare Funders representative Leonard Lekgetho said the sector continues to grapple with a range […]
