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Gauteng Health moves to reduce surgical backlog
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The Gauteng Department of Health has introduced new measures aimed at reducing long waiting times for surgery in public hospitals.
The department says it is rolling out a digital tracking system to monitor patient queues more effectively, alongside extended theatre hours that will include weekends and after hours for selected procedures.
Other steps include strengthening staffing, improving equipment maintenance and refining referral systems to improve efficiency across hospitals.
Officials say the interventions are aimed at improving access to care and reducing delays for patients needing operations.
The department says it is rolling out a digital tracking system to monitor patient queues more effectively, alongside extended theatre hours that will include weekends and after hours for selected procedures.
Other steps include strengthening staffing, improving equipment maintenance and refining referral systems to improve efficiency across hospitals.
Officials say the interventions are aimed at improving access to care and reducing delays for patients needing operations.
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Minister Parks Tau backs Northern Cape investment drive
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Minister Parks Tau says the Northern Cape is well placed to become one of South Africa’s next major growth regions, as government and investors meet in Kimberley for the province’s Investment and Jobs Conference.
The focus is on unlocking large scale investment in green hydrogen, renewable energy, critical minerals, agriculture and data centres, with national government backing efforts to speed up industrial development and job creation.
The province’s strong solar, wind and mineral resources are expected to help position it as a key driver of future economic growth
The focus is on unlocking large scale investment in green hydrogen, renewable energy, critical minerals, agriculture and data centres, with national government backing efforts to speed up industrial development and job creation.
The province’s strong solar, wind and mineral resources are expected to help position it as a key driver of future economic growth
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Midrand kids carnival spreads Easter joy at Dreamhill International School
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Dozens of children enjoyed a day of celebration in Midrand as the Connect to Feed Foundation hosted a kids carnival filled with games, music, dancing, food, water slides and jumping castles.
Around 77 children from local children’s homes took part in the Easter holiday event at Dreamhill International School, giving them a chance to enjoy a day of fun and connection in a safe and festive environment.
The initiative was supported by community sponsors and volunteers and forms part of ongoing efforts to support vulnerable families through food, clothing and school supplies.
Around 77 children from local children’s homes took part in the Easter holiday event at Dreamhill International School, giving them a chance to enjoy a day of fun and connection in a safe and festive environment.
The initiative was supported by community sponsors and volunteers and forms part of ongoing efforts to support vulnerable families through food, clothing and school supplies.
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.38 to the US Dollar, 22.21 to the British Pound, and 19.31 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,824.54 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 94.79 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 73,900.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.38 to the US Dollar, 22.21 to the British Pound, and 19.31 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,824.54 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at 94.79 per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 73,900.00.
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