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Poor contract management and not enough cold storage capacity to order supplies in large quantities are some of the issues that have been blamed for food shortages plaguing Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. | iavanpijoos

Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko conducted a site visit at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital.The publication also said a breakdown in certain food supplies forced doctors and nurses to scramble to make a plan to feed patients.Poor contract management and not enough cold storage capacity to order supplies in large quantities are some of the issues that have been blamed for food shortages plaguing Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital .

"I was made aware over the weekend by the hospital management of the challenges and inconsistency when it comes to supply of groceries at CHBAH and the contingencies that they had put in place to ensure that patients’ meals continue to be provided," Nkomo-Ralehoko said. Nkomo-Ralehoko said the department had been able to identify the systemic issues that had contributed to the problem.Contract management: Poor contract management and timely escalation where there are challenges.

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