DA warns of potential disasters over severe budget cuts in Gauteng's Health Department

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The Democratic Alliance in Gauteng is warning hospital patients to brace for potential disasters due to severe budget cuts. DA Gauteng Shadow Health MEC, Jack Bloom says hospital CEOs have been instructed not to hire new staff, and some medical professionals might not receive their December salaries. This is particularly concerning given that hospitals in Gauteng are already understaffed. Elvis Presslin spoke to Bloom to elaborate further on his concerns