The waiting list for wheelchairs in the Eastern Cape is more than 10 times longer than in other provinces. Lawsuits for medical negligence to the tune of R40bn have been filed against the provincial health department in the past decade, making less money available for wheelchairs.
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The Western Cape Department of Health has initiated disciplinary action against 192 staff members who took part in an unprotected strike by the National Education, Health and Allied Workers Union.