Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko's comeback as Gauteng health MEC sparks mixed reactions
ANC support in Gauteng dipped below 40% in the recent elections and an ANC-led minority government is now at the helm.Her reappointment as health MEC has been welcomed by some and derided by others.A long-time ANC member, she previously served as finance and e-Government MEC and has been a member of the provincial legislature since 1999.
The Gauteng health department has a high number of vacancies. On the administrative side, this includes the critical position of a chief financial officer . conducted last year by community healthcare monitoring group Ritshidze found the majority of healthcare facility staff and public healthcare users they surveyed felt healthcare facilities were understaffed.
Notable examples from Nkomo-Ralehoko's tenure so far include inaction over utilising a March 2023 Gauteng treasury allocation of R784 million for outsourcing radiation oncology services. But her critics charged Nkomo-Ralehoko could not deliver the overhaul the department needed, and she had not been tough enough on corruption. The DA spokesperson for health in Gauteng Jack Bloom said:"I don't think the present MEC deserves to be reappointed, but that's for the ruling party to determine.
"The MEC has to start looking after her own people - the people who work in our clinics and hospitals." Denosa in Gauteng also called for the finalisation of CEO appointments and for senior management posts to be filled.Added Mazibuko:"We need to ensure that appointment of nurses is prioritised as they are the backbone of the system. But we have faith that we can continue working together to ensure that the people of Gauteng get the health that they deserve.
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