NURSES ON THE BRINK: The silent crisis behind South Africa’s healthcare heroes
By Sitha Maliwa:
As the world pauses to recognise nurses on World Nurses Day, South Africa finds itself at a perilous crossroads. Behind the heroic faces of nurses who work tirelessly to save lives, a silent crisis brews- one that threatens the very foundation of the healthcare system.
Today, while we honour these indispensable workers, the truth remains: burnout and emotional strain continue to ravage the nursing workforce in South Africa, and the time to act is now.
Dr. Jessica Hamuy Blanco, a medical doctor and Product & Clinical Risk Executive at Dis-Chem, is a voice of urgency in this unfolding tragedy. She paints a haunting picture of the invisible pressure nurses carry day in and day out. “Burnout is more than just a buzzword. For nurses, it can feel like a ...