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Only deliberate action will resolve many of the issues that affect the country, which include debilitating levels of poverty, joblessness and inequality. Austerity is not a solution.During a recent interview on the TV network, Newzroom Afrika , the South Africa n Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi admitted a stark reality: austerity measures imposed by National Treasury , under the leadership of Enoch Godongwana , are the primary reason why, despite a critical shortage of medical personnel.
Moreover, austerity has contributed to the phenomenon of"brain drain", where skilled healthcare professionals leave the country in search of better opportunities abroad. This exodus of talent further depletes the already limited pool of medical personnel, leaving the healthcare system in a precarious state. The loss of experienced doctors and nurses not only affects the immediate delivery of care but also hampers the training and development of future healthcare professionals.
The current austerity regime also means that the National Health Insurance is dead on arrival. The ANC led government has sold the NHI to the public, as the main solution to the country’s healthcare inequality. However, without funding, which according to the government runs to billions of rands, the NHI is a non-starter. It’s failure to launch will have a devastating impact on the future quality and equity of the healthcare system.
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