Health facilities have been placed under increasing strain as rolling blackouts affect equipment and delay patient care. On Monday, Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla confirmed he was engaging with relevant stakeholders about exempting hospitals from rolling blackouts.
Stage 5 and Stage 6 rolling blackouts have become more frequent. The cumulative impact on an already overburdened health system is potentially devastating.
The convener of the Progressive Health Forum, Dr Aslam Dasoo, said when a politician or a public figure publicly proposes physically attacking hospital patients, they expressly violate the laws of the country.