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Don’t fall for fakes: Here’s how to spot a bogus doctor

Health Systems, News

[This story was first published on 17 October 2023. It’s been updated to reflect the latest developments] Bogus health professionals have been a hot topic in South Africa lately. One of the more sensational is the story of ‘Tik Tok’…

Faith Mutizira
October 30, 2023

SA health system under spotlight post-COVID-19

Cash-strapped South Africans easy targets for bogus doctors

Health Systems, News

The SA Medical Association (SAMA) says fake doctors prey on members of the public who can’t afford healthcare. The HPCSA Inspectorate recently revealed 124 bogus doctors were arrested in the past three years. Established in 2014, the inspectorate started working…

Lilita Gcwabe
June 19, 2023

Telehealth services have become a prominent trend during ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Telehealth services on the up as COVID-19 maintains grip

Health, News

The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in new ways of doing things to curb the spread of the virus, with one significant trend being the adoption of telehealth services.

Pamela Madonsela
August 17, 2021

A suspended Gqeberha doctor is caught handing out fake sick notes—again

News

Despite a previous suspension from the industry body, and a current investigation, a Gqeberha doctor continues to hand out fraudulent sick notes. This week, the doctor was busted issuing a medical certificate without even examining the undercover patient.

Max Matavire
May 14, 2021

Hospital Horror: Babies found in dirty laundry

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A woman who works in the laundry section of Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg says she frequently deals with an array of horror finds among the linen – from amputated limbs to babies; dead and alive.

Bernadette Maguire
April 17, 2019

Another whistleblower is humiliated

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It takes immense courage to be a whistleblower – to rise up against authority and speak out against incidences of wrongdoing or human rights violations. But it has not gone well for most South Africans who have done so, and this week another brave source has been taken down.

GillGifford
August 27, 2018

HPCSA drives plastic surgeon out of South Africa

Health Systems

Plastic surgeon Dr Michael Rebeiro has finally returned to Kenya after a protracted struggle with the Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA).

kerrycullinan
June 27, 2018

First doctor to prescribe ARVs forced to leave SA

Health Systems

A seven-year battle with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has left legendary French HIV expert Dr Francoise Louis with no choice but to leave the country.

Amy Green
June 27, 2018

No closure 3 years after father’s death

News

A Johannesburg woman is struggling to find closure three years after her father died a a Tembisa Hospital following an attack.

jamesthabo
March 10, 2017

HPCSA is taking ‘corrective action’

Health Systems

The Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA) is taking “corrective action” to address its shortcoming, which were identified by the Ministerial Task Team (MTT) set up by Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.

kerrycullinan
January 28, 2016

Unbundling the monster

Health Systems, News

Dyfunction. Maladministration. Incoherence – a damning ministerial task team report on the Health Professions Council of SA signals the end of an era where the top officials could do as they pleased. But will change come fast enough for foreign doctors who are twisting in the wind?

kerrycullinan
November 9, 2015

Report: Ministerial task team report on HPCSA

Health, Health Systems

The nine-page executive summary of the almost 100 page report outlines problems at the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) unearthed by a ministerial task team convened by Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.

healthe
November 6, 2015

Heads to roll at HPCSA after damning report

Health Systems

Heads are likely to roll at the Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA) after a ministerial task team found its three top officials were “unfit” to hold their positions.

kerrycullinan
November 5, 2015
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HPCSA shake-up imminent as inquiry report handed to Minister

Health Systems

A shake-up at the Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA) is imminent, following a high-level inquiry into the troubled body.

kerrycullinan
September 10, 2015

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