By Johannah Malogadihlare
The Gauteng health department has a number of plans in place to ensure the health and safety of communities during the festive seasons.
Health and wellness MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko said the department was ready to serve the province under the theme “Beyond the Call of Duty – Responding to Emergencies, Preserving Lives”.
“This signals our readiness to go beyond the call of duty. To ensure that we marshal every resource at our disposal to effectively respond to any medical emergency across the province to save lives,” Nkomo-Ralehoko reassured citizens in a statement.
During the holidays, emergency service calls increase by around 25%, placing immense pressure on the healthcare system.
“I want to assure the residents of Gauteng that our hospitals and clinics across all the five health districts are well prepared for the challenges ahead.
“Proactive measures have been taken to ensure sufficient number of staff members
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