EFF makes the case for clinics to be open 24/7
Most state clinics offer services on weekdays between 7am and 4pm, and the National Health Act does not stipulate operating hours
07 October 2020 - 13:42
The EFF put its case to parliament on Wednesday for government-funded clinics to be open around the clock, arguing that anything less infringed on people’s constitutional rights to dignity and access to healthcare.
Most public sector clinics only offer services to patients on weekdays between 7am and 4pm, compelling patients to seek primary healthcare services at hospitals when they need care outside these hours. Only a small minority of public sector clinics, such as those operated by the City of Johannesburg, provide extended operating hours...
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