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Cancer Alliance and SECTION27 respond to Gauteng High Court ruling delaying radiation oncology backlog, pledging continued advocacy.

The South Gauteng High Court has ruled that Gauteng cannot delay life-saving radiation treatment for cancer patients. Judge EF Dippenaar affirmed that constitutional rights to life, dignity, and healthcare cannot be paused, marking a critical victory for thousands trapped in a years-long backlog.

The Johannesburg High Court has ordered immediate action from the Gauteng Department of Health to address a backlog that has left over 3,000 cancer patients waiting for vital radiation treatment.