The South African Medical Technology Industry Association SAMED , has called for urgent and measurable action to resolve the escalating supplier debt crisis within Gautengs public health system.
The association says suppliers are owed upwards of R700 million. It added that the prolonged non-payment of invoices is threatening the survival of crucial medical technology businesses and placing the continuity of patient care at severe risk.
Monica Lucas is the vice chairperson of SAMED .
