Budget constraints delay negligence complaints before the Health Ombud
The health ombuds' office has been chronically understaffed since its inception in 2016.
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Medical negligence: FS family demands justice after losing baby
A Free State family has vowed to seek justice after their baby granddaughter died, due to alleged medical negligence, at a local hospital. Seventeen and eight months pregnant, the young mom-to-be was eagerly awaiting the arrival of her baby girl.…
Medico-legal claims: SAHRC appalled by Limpopo situation
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has expressed alarm at the number of medico-legal claims brought against the Limpopo Department of Health which amounts to a staggering R14 billion. Although worried, the human rights watchdog is hardly surprised since…
Five things the mid-term budget tells us about the healthcare system
While Covid-19 has affected the economy, the pandemic has also presented important lessons. These are the key takeaways for the health sector.
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Hospital’s alleged negligence costs a woman her hand
Although Namadzavho Kutama launched a formal complaint against the hospital last year, she’s yet to receive any updates from the Donald Fraser Hospital.
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Gauteng parents turn to mediation for cerebral palsy medical neglect cases
A pilot project solving cerebral palsy cases through mediation, instead of the courts, provides parents with a space to be heard, and has saved the Gauteng health department millions in the process.
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‘David Sello killed my daughter, my heart is still very painful’
The grieving families of David Sello’s victims feel vindicated that his licence is revoked, but says he still needs to face justice.
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