# The DA in Gauteng says it is deeply concerning that Weskoppies Hospital in Pretoria uses only 600 out of one-thousand-and-67 commissioned beds due to staff shortages and the closure of unsafe buildings. Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has revealed that there are 92 vacant posts, and six out of 31 wards are temporarily closed. The DA’s Jack Bloom says this is despite the dire need for specialised treatment of psychiatric patients:
DA Gauteng says Weskoppies Hospital’s struggles with safety and staff shortage affecting patients [SOUND]
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