With public service unions having gone on strike action this morning, the national Department of Health together with its provincial counterparts is continuing to monitor the impact of the strike action on service delivery throughout the country's health facilities.
Reports received so far suggest varying levels of disruptions among provinces and hospitals with some provinces reporting major disruptions and interference with operations.
The department would like to re-assure members of the public that it will do everything possible to ensure that those who need access to healthcare exercise their constitutional right to access such services even during unfortunate circumstances as being currently experienced.
In line with its standard procedures during disruptions, hospitals may decide to refer patients to less affected facilities within a province or even across provincial boundaries.
For more information please contact:
Fidel Hadebe
Tel: 012 395 8493
Cell: 079 517 3333
Health Department monitoring impact of strike action on health services
