Concerns raised over impact of budget cuts at Khayelitsha district hospital
Concerns have been raised over budget cuts at the Khayelitsha District Hospital, where a lack of medical staff continues to be a potential risk for patients. Last year, the National Treasury cut the health budget by 4.9% for 2023/2024 and urged provincial departments to curb spending. The cuts included a freeze on hiring staff, scrapping non-essential travel and delaying the purchase of any equipment until the end of March this […]