eNCA soapbox on state of public hospitals

JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng Health has launched an investigation into the Helen Joseph Hospital in Johannesburg.

This in response to a viral video posted by a patient, Tom London.

His video shows non-functioning medical equipment and poor infrastructure.

He also describes the poor state of communication between doctors and patients.

London says at times patients are left unattended for hours on end.

The eNCA Soapbox is getting your opinion on public hospitals.

Heidi Giokos is out in Johannesburg and Kevin Brandt in Cape Town.