By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Mediclinic Southern Africa is championing the expansion of public-private partnerships as a vital tool to reduce the country's surgical backlogs and uphold the constitutional right to healthcare. The private healthcare provider has already restored sight to over 500 patients and completed hundreds of orthopaedic procedures through pro-bono collaborations with provincial health departments. Industry Affairs Executive Bob Govender joins Newsbreak today to discuss how these strategic pathways are helping South Africa's public health system... 

<p>By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Mediclinic Southern Africa is championing the expansion of public-private partnerships as a vital tool to reduce the country's surgical backlogs and uphold the constitutional right to healthcare. The private healthcare provider has already restored sight to over 500 patients and completed hundreds of orthopaedic procedures through pro-bono collaborations with provincial health departments. Industry Affairs Executive Bob Govender joins Newsbreak today to discuss how these strategic pathways are helping South Africa's public health system...&nbsp;</p>

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