Health Minister blames unemployment of doctors on fiscal constraints

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Health Minister Joe Phaahla says his department’s finances are heavily burdened, adding that this
contributes significantly to the alarming unemployment rate in the sector. Recently, there has been
public outcry over doctors who have completed their community service programmes but remain
without jobs. Phemelo speaks to Deputy Health Minister, Sibongiseni Dhlomo and the General
Secretary of the South African Medical Association Trade Union(SARA), Cedric Sihlangu.
5 Feb 2024 3PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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