Long wait for eye operations

[schumi]

.Durban - Thousands of patients needing eye operations in the province have to endure *extended waiting periods that could last for more than a year.

About 8200 patients in the province are waiting for cataract surgery, according to a response from the MEC of Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, to parliamentary questions posed by the DA.

Provincial health department spokesperson Ncumisa Mafunda said the DA’s public statements on the issue left out material facts and were meant to create confusion and panic.

She said that while there were challenges, patients were being attended to.

DA provincial spokesperson on Health, Dr Imraan Keeka, said the delays were the result of dysfunctional ophthalmolog

More at : https://www.iol.co.za/mercury/news/long-wait-for-eye-operations-15845764

 

[ponder]

Don't worrry nhi will sort it out.

 

[LCBXX]

Don't worrry nhi will sort it out.

Came to post that.

 

[Ninja'd]

In the land of the blind the ANC is king.

 

[Vrotappel]

Just wait and see what happens when NHI comes around.

 

[LCBXX]

I see what you did there.

 

[McSack]

I see what you did there.

You're obviously on private medical care then

 

[McSack]

I see what you did there.

You're obviously on private medical care then

 

[LCBXX]

You're obviously on private medical care then

Not by choice. I was born and schooled in public institutions.

 

[Former member 61586]

So no cancer treatment. And now no eye treatment. I am starting to see why people say a certain group is welcome to take KZN

 

[Lord Farquart]

Can't see myself waiting that long. Glad I can afford private care.