The [b]South African Medical Device Industry Association[/b] says the Gauteng Health Department owes at least R265m to medical suppliers. More than 40 Gauteng supply companies have reported continuous late payments by the department. Members of the association say they are considering cutting off business ties with government and halting supply.
[link url=http://ewn.co.za/2014/03/03/Medical-industry-skeptical-of-JHB-Health-Dept]Eyewitness News[/link]
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