Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla will on Monday, 05 February hold a media briefing to address issues related to the employment of medical doctors and other health professionals in the country.
This follows an ongoing public outcry over doctors who completed statutory community service programme but remain unemployed.
Minister Phaahla will use this opportunity to outline efforts by the department working with the provincial health departments to address the current challenges facing human resource for health and the related issues.
Members of the media are invited to join the briefing scheduled as fillows:
Date: Monday, 05 February 2024
Time: 12h30 for 13h00
Venue: Tshedimosetso House, 1035 Francis Baard, Hatfield, Pretoria.
NB: A link for virtual participation will be shared before the briefing.
For more information and media enquiries, please contact:
Mr Foster Mohale
Health Departmental Spokesperson
0724323792
Foster.mohale@health.gov.za
Mr Doctor Tshwale
Media Liaison Officer for Health Minister
063 657 8487
Doctor.tshwale@health.gov.za
