Healthcare system under immense strain: SA Medical Association

The South African Medical Association has warned that the country's public healthcare system has reached a critical crossroads.

From chronic overcrowding and staff shortages to the persistent loss of physical patient records, the crisis is deepening.

While the National Health Insurance (NHI) remains a point of intense debate, health officials are now pointing towards Artificial Intelligence as a potential lifeline in digitising health records, but they warn the foundation is not yet ready for a full rollout.

This report by SABC News Reporter, Taliesha Naidoo explores possible solutions to the challenges faced by public healthcare system

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