The Gauteng Department of Health has today settled the litigation claim brought on behalf of Ntokozo Skhosana who suffered cerebral palsy after treatment at Far East Rand hospital.
An amount of R11.6 million was transferred to the account of the child's legal representative today. This is the amount the department was ordered to pay by the court.
The department apologises to the family for the pain that they have suffered. It is our hope that the money will assist in easing the burden of looking after Ntokozo.
The department is doing everything it can to ensure that other children born and treated in our hospitals are not injured or harmed through the negligence of our staff.
The department has approved the appointment of seven more doctors to this hospital to increase the availability of health professionals and reduce incidents that resulted in Ntokozo's injury. The hospital is also required to hold regular meetings to determine how many children were born, find out if there were injuries or deaths, establish the causes injuries or deaths and put in place preventative measures.
Enquiries:
Simon Zwane
Cell: 082 551 9892
Department settles baby Skhosana's litigation claim
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