Death of babies could have been avoided
This should be applicable to all hospitals in the province to prevent any further deaths
The chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, said the deaths of 10 babies from Klebsiella pneumonia in November and December 2019 is a painful occurrence that should never have happened.
In total, 17 babies contracted Klebsiella pneumonia. This sad incident took place at Tembisa Hospital.Dhlomo said the Gauteng Provincial Department of Health should ensure that the Tembisa Hospital, where the incident occurred, should improve its infection prevention and control measures to avoid further infection.
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“This should be applicable to all hospitals in the province to prevent any further deaths,” said Dhlomo.
Dhlomo also noted the call by the National Institute for Communicable Diseases to isolate the seven remaining babies at Tembisa Hospital, to reduce the chance of transmission.
“The deaths of the babies are concerning and the committee will look into it and seek answers from the department,” Dhlomo said.
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