The largest backlogs are in cataract surgery, with over 10,000 patients who will wait up to two years at the Steve Biko and George Mukhari hospitals
Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital has the largest waiting list - 10,900 patients in total. Picture: MDUDUZI NDZINGI
This is according to Gauteng health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, in a written reply to questions in the legislature by the DA’s Jack Bloom. The largest backlogs are in cataract surgery, with more than 10,000 patients who will wait up to two years at the Steve Biko and George Mukhari hospitals, but six months or less at the Thembisa, Kalafong, Pholosong and Mamelodi hospitals.
Nkomo-Ralehoko said the Covid-19 pandemic drastically increased the surgery backlog as elective procedures were halted. Other factors identified include:an exodus of skilled staff to overseas countries and to the private health sector,delays in the filling of critical posts.
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