Fighting Covid-19: Behind-the-scenes of SA's largest hospital group, Netcare - CEO insights

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Covid-19: We’ve never seen such a deadly, contagious disease, Netcare CEO Richard Friedland told BizNews editor at large Jackie Cameron. He shares rare insights into what has been going on behind-the-scenes of South Africa's largest private hospital group. He says his team is bracing for an expected surge in coronavirus infections - particularly in Gauteng. After the business was hammered by Covid-19 containment measures, South Africa’s largest private hospital group is recovering. It returned to profit in the first half to the end of March, but its recovery is still below its pre-pandemic performance. Dr Friedland shares insights on the management strategy for the business to come out stronger on the other side of Covid-19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25 May 2021 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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