key populations

Patients are being turned away from GP public health facilities, report shows 

Patients using public healthcare facilities in Gauteng report being refused access to healthcare services, shortage of healthcare workers, hostile services and punitive action for people on antiretroviral therapy (ART) who miss appointments to collect treatment. These are some of the…

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HIV in KZN: new report shows the most vulnerable still face stigma and hostile services

Public health facilities in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) face a shortage of health workers; there are limited pick-up points for HIV treatment; and key populations continue to face hostile attitudes from healthcare workers and a lack of privacy.  These are just some…

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New report shows shortcomings in Free State public health service despite some improvement 

Patients using public health facilities in the Free State face hostile services, staff shortages, and long waiting times. Some patients have even reported being turned away and denied care.  These are just some of the findings of a report published…

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