The KZN Department of Health has condemned the behaviour of a nurse who was captured on a video appearing to strike a patient on the face while making inappropriate remarks.

The alleged incident in the video, which has gone viral on various social media platforms, took place in Ward SS2 at King Dinuzulu Hospital.

“The conduct displayed in the video is completely unacceptable, violates the core values of our healthcare system, and will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

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“Following the emergence of the video, the department has acted decisively. The nurse in question will be placed on precautionary suspension with immediate effect, pending a full and thorough internal investigation into the matter,” said the Department of Health spokesperson Ntokozo Maphisa.

Maphisa added, “We confirm that we are investigating this specific conduct as a matter of urgency. Corporal punishment has no place in our facilities, and we are committed to ensuring that all patients are treated with the dignity, respect, and care they deserve.”

The department assured that it will ensure that appropriate disciplinary action is taken once the investigation is concluded.

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