MBOMBELA – Staff members of Rob Ferreira Hospital are striking at its entrance, blocking it and prohibiting ambulances from gaining access.
The protest follows staff members’ anger at the apparent lack of uniforms, cleaning aids, overtime, computers and medication. According to strikers, who wish to remain anonymous, the mortuary only works sporadically and bodies have apparently started decomposing. At the time of press these allegations had not yet been confirmed.
“We were promised supplies two months ago but we still haven’t received anything. The hospital is dirty and nurses are treating patients in their normal clothes,” said one of the strikers.
At least 60 personnel gathered at the hospital’s entrance wearing National Education Health and Allied Workers’ Union T-shirts and red ANC berets.
More information to follow as soon as it becomes available.
In pictures: Another Rob Ferreira strike
