‘Unfriendly service, harsh attitudes’ drive many away from seeking health care at Gauteng clinics

The report researched the state of health services between July and August this year by interviewing patients and engaging with staff

21 November 2023 - 22:32 By Sipokazi Fokazi and Rorisang Kgosana

“We fear the staff attitude. We get shouted at and are spoken to like children. You become scared to go to the clinic.”..

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