Committee concerned about staff vacancy rates in KZN hospitals and clinics
Parliament’s portfolio committee on health has raised concerns about high staff vacancy rates and a shortage of space and supplies at health centres in KwaZulu-Natal. The committee is also concerned about infrastructure maintenance backlogs‚ which have led to some healthcare facilities not meeting the norms and standards stipulated by the Office of Health Standards Compliance. This was revealed by the committee after its first oversight visit to the Umgungundlovu district municipality in Pietermaritzburg on Tuesday, so as to better understand the challenges faced by healthcare facilities. Fish Mahlalela‚ the committee’s acting chair‚ said on Wednesday that they were not in the province to criticise but rather to assist. "Therefore, the issues raised here will be forwarded to the executive. It is important during the engagement that you be honest with us." The committee visited Mpumuza Clinic, Edendale Hospital‚ Fort Napier Hospital and Grey’s Hospital. One common finding was a high ...
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