Gauteng Health To Appeal Judgment Over Radiation Oncology Services
The Gauteng Department of Health says it is taking legal action against a recent Johannesburg High Court judgment related to radiation oncology services.
The courts decision was in response to a case brought by the Cancer Alliance a week ago.
The Department has filed a Notice of Application for Leave to Appeal, citing several substantive grounds for appeal.
According to spokesperson Motalatale Modiba, if these concerns are left unaddressed, they may have severe consequences for patients receiving radiation oncology services at Gauteng hospitals.
The department is confident in the robustness of the judiciary and is of the view that the appeal process will allow for numerous issues raised in the matter to be sufficiently addressed. We remain committed to fulfil our constitutional mandate to ensure access to healthcare for all.
