KZN doctor posts frozen: qualified medics jobless as hospitals understaffed

Qualified doctors in KwaZulu-Natal cannot secure posts in public hospitals due to a hiring freeze, exacerbating existing understaffing. The freeze appears to be a provincial fiscal measure, though the duration and scope are unconfirmed. This strains healthcare delivery in a province already facing high disease burden.

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