Action to be taken against Tonga Hospital nurse
A video of a Tonga Hospital nurse harassing a pregnant woman has been doing the rounds on social media after a patient recorded it.
The department of health confirms that a formal compliant has been registered following an altercation between a patient and a female nurse at Tonga Hospital.
According to the spokesperson of the department, Dumisani Malamule, a committee has been appointed to investigate the incident and once it has been concluded, a decision will be taken on the next course of action.
“The department is are aware of the incident and we would like to encourage the public to come forward with any dissatisfaction they may have in any of the health facilities and such matters will be investigated and decisions taken without fear of favours. It is our responsibility to ensure that patients are well treated and that no any form of abuse is exercised on them,,” said Malamule.
The public is urged to register their complaints with the Nursing Service Manager in hospitals. They can also contact 013 766 3802 to register any concerns that they may have if they are dissatisfied with the manner in which their complaints are handled.
Read the full story in this week’s copy of Mpumalanga News this Thursday.
