AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEmergency Care Pressure: Parliament is alarmed by South Africa’s public ambulance shortage, with Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi citing just over 3,700 operational ambulances nationwide—leaving poor patients exposed when private options are out of reach. Paediatric Surgery Backlog: Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital is flagged for a growing paediatric surgical access crisis, including a three-year-old reportedly waiting 30 months for a hernia operation. Weight-loss Injection Confusion: SAHPRA warnings highlight that Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro are not interchangeable “weight-loss injections,” with different active ingredients and approved uses. Public Health & Mental Health: A Stellenbosch-linked study finds adolescents who age out of the child support grant show worse depressive symptoms, pointing to a mental health gap as support ends. Disability Inclusion: ECOWAS distributed assistive devices to children with disabilities in Nigeria, addressing shortages in mobility, communication and learning support. Safety in Healthcare Settings: Calls for stronger security at facilities grow as tensions rise around migration and access to care.
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