Concerns Mount Over Public Healthcare System as Patients Question ‘Pharmacy-Style’ Treatment Approach
As South Africans continue to navigate a healthcare system under immense pressure, a pressing concern is emerging: has the public health service become little more than a glorified pharmacy? Many patients stress that they spend hours in long queues, only to receive a plastic bag filled with medication, and little in the way of meaningful consultation. With limited time allocated per patient, overburdened healthcare staff, and a growing number of […]
