MEC Mekgwe expresses sympathy with injured doctor and patients

The MEC for Health in Gauteng Ms Ntombi Mekgwe has expressed sympathy with the doctor and patients who sustained injuries at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic hospital over the weekend when one patient attacked them.

The department has initiated an investigation into the incident. Preliminary information from the hospital indicates that a psychotic patient become aggressive and attacked the doctors and other patients. The patient was restrained by hospital security personnel.

All patients suffered minor lacerations and were sutured. Debriefing was initiated to the doctor and patients.

The MEC would like to assure the affected patients and the doctors as well as their families and members of the public that everything will be done to investigate the incident and measures put in place to ensure that there is no repeat of a similar incident.

She added that this incident was unfortunate and assured hospital users that security at the hospital is adequate.

“The department together with hospital management will however consider the outcome of the investigation and tighten security measures if needed,” said MEC Mekgwe.

Enquiries:
Simon Zwane
Cell: 082 551 9892