A budget spending monitoring forum says the department is on the verge of collapse and is R700-million in debt.
In the Free State, access to health services can depend on who you know, as the tragic case of one woman illustrates.
While many say the Free State health department’s financial situation is dire, officials say "there’s no problem at all".
The Free State health department has come under fire for a number of reasons. Bhekisisa visited the province ahead of elections to find out more.
Rent arrears have shut a clinic’s doors – just 500m from the Free State health MEC’s office.
Patients with drug resistant TB could benefit from a new drug regimen, which will be tested in clinical trials this year.
Three drug addicts tell their stories of devastation, desperation and, finally, the long road to recovery.
Due to the high costs of litigation medical negligence claims could bankrupt a future NHI, say experts.
Psychics such as John Edward are ‘mostly harmless’ and often quite helpful to the living, experts say.
The nation’s healthcare system reflects the actions of the ministers responsible for it over the years.