A staff shortages and backlogs on non-Covid emergencies at state clinics have left at least one Pretoria resident fuming. Madelyn van der Merwe said she has been battling to see a doctor at the local East Lynne clinic since she moved to the city a year ago. “On Monday the clinic was closed; today again. There is always an issue.” Van der Merwe said had returned several times for an appointment but had yet to see a doctor or nurse.
“It’s Covid, no one has money, that’s why we go to the clinic for treatment – but then they tell you to buy medicine at the pharmacy.” Jack Bloom, Democratic Alliance Gauteng shadow health MEC, said there were existing problems at state clinics before
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