The hidden cost of public healthcare: Limpopo woman misses treatment when transport money runs out
Health-e News The hidden cost of public healthcare: Limpopo woman misses treatment when transport money runs out 55-year-old Dinah Mlambo, who lives with large open growths on her knee, is supposed to travel 26.5 km from her home in Zebediela, Limpopo to a clinic two to three times a week for wound care. But since losing her job in February this year because of the pain and impact on her…
Dinah Mlambo, a 55-year-old woman from Zebediela, Limpopo, requires regular treatment for large open growths on her knee. However, when she loses her job due to the pain and mobility issues, her family struggles to afford the taxi fares needed to reach the clinic, which can cost up to R4,000 per month. The condition has affected Dinah's life significantly, causing her pain and forcing her to miss work.
Despite undergoing surgery, she continues to experience worsening symptoms and stress about her family's financial situation. Transport costs for her treatment, combined with her inability to work, have left the family struggling to make ends meet.
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