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Gauteng Health claims it fixed a stoma bag shortage at Tambo Memorial Hospital by July 2026, saying supplies are now stable and no one went without. But evidence shows the crisis dates back to May 2023, with doctors reporting zero bags and patients accusing officials of corruption. Alarm bells rang as early as March 2026 — months before the official timeline. By August 2026, a private company was allegedly managing distribution, rationing patients to just ten bags each under a coordinator’s discretion. This isn’t an isolated case — similar issues plagued Tembisa and Sebokeng hospitals, and past solutions included setting up separate clinics. The recurring pattern of borrowing from other facilities raises serious questions about oversight and systemic failure.

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