SA faces a shortage of doctors while graduates sit at home without worK.

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The South African Medical Association is blaming the shortage of doctors on poor planning.

SAMA and the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa are calling for urgent action to address the scarcity of healthcare workers for public hospitals.

SAMA says there is currently less than one doctor (0.8 doctors) per a thousand patients.
17 Oct 2022 3AM English South Africa Education · Careers

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