What is the cost of using a hospital in South Africa?

Answer 1

There are 3 types of hospital ownership in South Africa: *Government *Private *Aid/charity organisation # Government-run hospitals provide free trauma care, free medication and regulated doctor tarrifs. These hospitals are therefore overcrowded. This causes a delay in attending to patients and it creates a higher health risk factor. # Privately-run hospitals in South Africa provide world class service. Milpark hospital is the most advanced hospital in Africa. Doctor tarrifs are not regulated. A privately owned pharmacy is available for the purchase of medication. The usual charge for usage of the trauma centre is R1000. This is due before the patient can use the unit. A R10000 deposit is required for admittance into a normal ward. # Charity funded hospitals are usually ward specific. Eg: the Teddy Bear clinic sees to abused children at no charge regardless of their financial status.