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Discovery accused of racism

Medical aids must end racial discrimination against healthcare professionals. That’s the demand from a group of private doctors who claim they’re being treated unfairly.

Black, Indian and coloured medical practitioners marched on Discovery Health to raise their concerns. But the company insists it’s against any discrimination against healthcare professionals.

maintains any action it takes against doctors is based on tip-offs from the public or statistical analysis.

Discovery says it will respond to the doctors’ grievances within the seven days it’s been given.

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Source: eNCA