Why Khayelitsha residents are fed up with long waits at their local clinic

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Frustration is mounting among residents who rely on the Nolungile local clinic in Khayelitsha site C, as they face agonisingly long queues and are often compelled to wait for hours before receiving necessary medical treatment.

Patients, including the elderly and mothers with young children, say overcrowding and slow service have turned a simple clinic visit into an exhausting all-day ordeal.

The situation has raised concerns about the strain on public healthcare services and the impact it has on vulnerable communities that rely on clinics for essential care.

Patients say they feel frustrated, exhausted and neglected as they spend hours waiting in overcrowded clinic lines.