Question NW3869 to the Minister of Health
23 December 2022 - NW3869
Wilson, Ms ER to ask the Minister of Health
Since his reply to question 2474 on 15 September 2022, what (a) is the current extent of the backlog of surgeries in the public health sector and (b) steps has his department taken to address the specified backlog?
Reply:
NW4823E
a) The National Department of Health is still consulting with Provincial Departments of Health to verify the figures in each province. This information will be furnished to the Honourable Member as soon as it is received from Provinces.
b) The table below illustrates the steps taken to address the backlog
Province |
(b) What steps have been taken to address the specified backlog |
Eastern Cape |
Information not yet received |
Free State |
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Gauteng |
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KwaZulu Natal |
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Limpopo |
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Mpumalanga |
Rob Ferreira Hospital:
Witbank Hospital:
Ermelo Hospital:
Mapulaneng Hospital:
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Themba Hospital:
|
|
Northern Cape |
Information not yet received |
North West |
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Western Cape |
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END.