Some disgruntled healthcare workers have vowed to continue protesting if the government does not come up with a plan to employ more people in the sector.
On Monday, dozens of practitioners marched to the Union Buildings to deliver a memorandum of demands to the president’s office.
The South African Medical Association Trade Union (SAMATU) said the country had almost 700 qualified medical doctors who are not able to find jobs in the public healthcare sector.
The union said this had a ripple effect in providing efficient services, especially at public healthcare centres.
A representative of The Presidency, Philemon Mahlangu, received the document but he said a seven-day deadline to address the issues couldn’t be guaranteed.
“It will be dealt with internally following specified acts and all of that.”
SAMATU’s first deputy president, Dr Nkateko Mnisi, said their demands are for the benefit of the country.
“We are tired of hearing people complaining about the public healthcare system or bad experiences. We want the quality to be of a standard the world revels in.”
-EWN
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