Discussion | Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi comments on sector challenges

JOHANNESBURG - South Africa's persistent social disparities continue to plague the health sector. 

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Resources are also skewed between the private and public sector, with the country having the lowest doctor-patient ratio of 0.9 per 1,000, compared to other BRICS members.

Adding salt to the wound are those who take advantage of the elderly and disabled, with fraudulent medico-legal claims.

Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi discussed the state of the health system with eNCA.