
Gauteng's health department has called on residents to make use of free physiotherapy services available at primary healthcare facilities to support their recovery, according to The Citizen. The initiative aims to help community members access rehabilitative care closer to home without financial burden. Officials say the services are intended to aid patients recovering from injuries, illness or surgery, and are encouraging more people in the province to take advantage of the programme at their local clinics.
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