Residents have their say on the state of public healthcare in SA

JOBURG - We asked local residents how they feel about the state of public healthcare.

In light of the recent outbreak of typhoid fever that has hit the nation and the death of a woman who was found in a bathtub with severe burns in Helen Joseph Hospital, the North Eastern Tribune asked local residents what they feel about the state of public healthcare. This is what they had to say …

LAUREN KLAASEN: The state is quite disgusting. They could improve on all hospitals not just public hospitals. The state and service is not where it should be.

LAURA SEABOURNE: I feel as though there is a deep divide between public and private healthcare facilities. Although usually reasonably well-equipped, public hospitals tend to be crowded beyond what is manageable because of the influx of people.

NAZLEE BOOYSENS: Healthcare has deteriorated over the years because of the influx of patients, insufficient staff, facilities and medication to accommodate these patients, creating an unpleasant and unfriendly environment for both patients and heath care professionals.

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