Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian

Mediclinic

latest news & developments
BLANKET AMNESTY

The recently renewed NPA should show its teeth

The body should overcome its reluctance to classify atrocities as crimes against humanity, as the cases of Joao Rodrigues and Wouter Basson demonstrate

  • Atilla Kisla
5 min read
Off to work: Healthcare workers at Mediclinic Kloof. Staff who’ve tested Covid-19 positive say the hospital management has accused them of not taking precautions when outside the hospital; the staff claim they are not provided with adequate PPE at work. (Photos: Paul Botes)
CORONAVIRUS

Covid-19 positive health workers accused of ‘carelessness’

Mediclinic workers say the company is not taking responsibility for a Covid-19 outbreak at a Pretoria hospital

  • Sarah Smit
5 min read
(Graphic by John McCann)
COVID 19

Provinces yet to sign deals with private hospitals

In preparation for a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases, talks between private hospital groups and the national health department on treating patients have been concluded

  • Thando Maeko
4 min read
To reduce the dominance of one or more companies in the sector, the commission recommends that it reviews possible mergers that may contribute to an anti-competitive market. (Paul Botes/M&G)
COMPETITION COMMISSION

Consumers get the short end of the private healthcare stick, commission finds

Competition Commission reveals anti-competitive practices in private healthcare

  • Thando Maeko
3 min read
COUNCIL FOR MEDICAL SCHEMES

Manto to meet private hospitals over tariff hikes

Health Minister Manto Tshabalala-Msimang will meet heads of private hospital groups to discuss drastic hospital tariff increases, the Health Department said on Thursday. The…

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read