Some experts say South Africa’s public healthcare system needs urgent government intervention

As today marks World Health Day, some experts say South Africa’s public healthcare system needs urgent government intervention.
The call comes on the back of a two-year pandemic, which exposed the dire state of our health facilities. This was also exacerbated by the fire at Charlotte Maxeke Academic Hospital almost a year ago, which has put hospitals under immense pressure.

Head of Orthopaedic Surgery at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Prof. Mmampapatla Ramokgopa, unpacks this.

Tune into Newzroom Afrika, DSTV channel 405 for more details.