Gauteng Health commits R1bn to refurbishing failing facilities

Gauteng Health will commit R1bn towards maintenance and refurbishment, following upon claims by the Democratic Alliance that not a single state health facility in the province meets Occupational Health and Safety Act standards.

Gauteng Health MEC, Dr Bandile Masuku has made a commitment at the health budget vote to invest more than R1bn towards the maintenance and refurbishment of facilities across the province, reports News24. One of the key focus areas of the 6th administration is occupational health and safety (OHS) compliance, Masuku said……more