Question NW3271 to the Minister of Health
14 October 2022 - NW3271
Ismail, Ms H to ask the Minister of Health
(1)What (a) percentage and (b) number of public hospitals have (i) a psychiatrist, (ii) clinical psychologists, (iii) occupational therapists and (iv) child psychologists; (2) what is the (a) current vacancy rate at all public hospitals for the specified healthcare specialists and (b) total cost per annum to fill the specified vacancies; (3) what (a) number and (b) percentage of public health facilities offer mental health services?
Reply:
The National Department of Health is still working with the Provincial Departments of Health to source the full details required by this Question. A full report and response will be furnished to the Honourable Member and Parliament as soon as the information has been collated from all the Provinces.
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