The big challenge is how to do this on the core medical side and not risk plummeting or being plunged into economic and social meltdown. But what we do know is that the core operation of the hospital has many centres of excellence and professionalism but also many challenges. Improving on and upgrading its core operation is a work in progress as there are many key areas that need attention, money, resources and, in some cases, restructuring. One of the pertinent questions is, will such an additional mega operation dilute or divert valuable focus from the core operation? We need to take a holistic view and, indeed, overview of our basic healthcare mandate and not take our eye off the ball because of Covid-19.

Source: Daily Nation July 21, 2020 21:00 UTC