Council’s intention to employ doctors and nurses will not mean full employment for health practitioners
13 April 2025 - 13:45
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It is a relief to hear that at least the National Health Council is moving towards the employment of doctors and nurses.
It will not mean full employment for health practitioners though, and will not adequately fill all the outstanding posts.
The question is whether this budget will actually be approved and thereafter will actually be allotted to those posts announced by the health minister.
Michael Bagraim, MP DA employment & labour spokesperson
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LETTER: Jury out on health move
Council’s intention to employ doctors and nurses will not mean full employment for health practitioners
It is a relief to hear that at least the National Health Council is moving towards the employment of doctors and nurses.
It will not mean full employment for health practitioners though, and will not adequately fill all the outstanding posts.
The question is whether this budget will actually be approved and thereafter will actually be allotted to those posts announced by the health minister.
Michael Bagraim, MP
DA employment & labour spokesperson
JOIN THE DISCUSSION: Send us an email with your comments to letters@businesslive.co.za. Letters of more than 300 words will be edited for length. Anonymous correspondence will not be published. Writers should include a daytime telephone number.
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