The increase in mental health issues is good news for the healthcare group — but what about stressed doctors?
Financial woes, crime and the end of Ramaphoria are making South Africans sick and, in some cases, mentally stressed.
And the increase in stress is being reflected in the business of Netcare. The group said in its latest results this week that even as the number of days spent in hospital dropped overall, its new mental health business made up for it.A subscription helps you enjoy the best of our business content every day along with benefits such as exclusive Financial Times articles, Morningstar financial data, and digital access to the Sunday Times and Times Select.
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