Growing Demand Continues to Place Pressure on the Western Cape’s Public Healthcare System
By Ragheema Mclean Long waiting times, overcrowded emergency centres and staff shortages have left many South Africans frustrated with the state of public healthcare. However, health experts argue that while the system is under immense strain, it is inaccurate to describe it as "collapsed". In the Western Cape, where hospitals continue to face growing demand from a rapidly expanding population, health officials say the challenge lies in balancing increasing healthcare […]
