DENOSA concerned about overcrowding in Gauteng hospitals

SAfm — Health workers union, the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) has raised concerns about overcrowing at hospitals in Gauteng. The Union has called on it's members not to care for more than the number of patients that they can manage, as this could lead to litigation. Tembisa and Kopanong hospitals have since admitted that their facilities are overcrowded due to the increasing demand for healthcare services. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Chairperson of the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA), Simpiwe Gada and Gauteng Health Department HOD, Professor Mkhululi Lukhele