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Rahima Moosa Mother & Child Hospital in Coronationville, Johannesburg. Picture: Google Earth

Health ombudsman

Health Ombuds asked to investigate Rahima Moosa Hospital's CEO

By Kgomotso Modise

Members of Parliament's portfolio committee of health visited the hospital on Friday following outcry over the suspension of a doctor and whistleblower.

  • FILE: Shonisani Lethole. Picture: Facebook.

    Shonisani Lethole's family vow fight for overhaul of Tembisa Hospital

    Shonisani Lethole died at the facility in July last year after being admitted with COVID-related breathing complications.

    513 days ago
  • Tembisa Hospital. Picture: Louise McAuliffe/EWN.

    ‘My mother wasn't fed’ - Families detail how loved ones died at Tembisa Hospital

    On Wednesday, the Health Ombudsman revealed that the hospital’s gross negligence led to the death of Shonisani Lethole.

    513 days ago
  • Shonisani Lethole. Picture: Twitter

    Gauteng Health Dept won’t challenge report into Shonisani Lethole’s death

    On Wednesday, professor Malegapuru Makgoba found that Lethole went without food for four days in July before he succumbed at the facility.

    513 days ago
  • Shonisani Lethole. Picture: Twitter

    Health Ombud concludes probe into Shonisani Lethole’s death at Tembisa Hospital

    Businessman Shonisani Lethole was admitted to the hospital in July with breathing difficulties and died before receiving his results, which showed he had tested positive for COVID-19.

    562 days ago
  • Prof Malegapuru William Makgoba. Picture: healthombud.org.za

    Health Ombud Makgoba to join international COVID-19 vaccine monitoring panel

    The board has to ensure the safety of participants and the efficacy of the vaccine being tested.

    719 days ago
  • FILE: Health Ombudsman Professor Malegapuru Makgoba testifies at the alternative dispute resolution process on the Life Esidimeni tragedy. Picture: Masego Rahlaga/EWN

    Health Ombudsman says assessment of health system not attack on minister

    Health Ombudsman Malegapuru Makgoba recently called for a national health indaba to prevent the total collapse of the health department.

    1479 days ago
  • FILE: The Life Esidimeni Waverley Care Centre Hospital in Boksburg. Picture: EWN

    Esidimeni: SAPS investigating 144 cases

    During his testimony at the hearings last year, the Health Ombudsman confirmed 143 deaths but also warned that the number is inconclusive and could be more or even less.

    1612 days ago
  • A screengrab of former Gauteng Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu gives testimony at the Esidimeni arbitration hearing in Johannesburg on 22 January 2018.

    Mahlangu disputes Health Ombudsman's findings against her

    Ombudsman Malegapuru Makgoba found that Qedani Mahlangu’s decision to terminate the contract with Esidimeni had been rushed and negligent.

    1615 days ago
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution process between the State and families of victims of the Life Esidimeni patients in Parktown on 9 October 2017. Picture: Masego Rahlaga/EWN

    Section 27: Esidimeni death toll should be higher

    A lawyer representing the families of 55 of the psychiatric patients who died in the Esidimeni tragedy, says the number should actually be 129 and not 118.

    1720 days ago
  • FILE: Former deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke. Picture: AFP

    DA welcomes Moseneke appointment to lead Esidimeni mediation process

    The opposition party says retired deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke has the integrity and competence needed to ensure appropriate closure for the families of the victims.

    1800 days ago
  • FILE: The Life Esidimeni Waverley Care Centre Hospital in Boksburg. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN

    Esidimeni: Disciplinary process for suspended GP health officials postponed

    Gauteng Health MEC Gwen Ramokgopa says a private attorney has been appointed by the department to further investigate the matter.

    1875 days ago
  • Gauteng Health MEC Gwen Ramokgopa. Picture: Kgothatso Mogale/EWN

    [WATCH] Gauteng Health MEC vows to implement Esidimeni recommendations

    New Health MEC in Gauteng Gwendoline Ramokgopa has fully embraced the Health Ombudsman’s recommendations on the Esidimeni tragedy.

    1949 days ago
  • Dr Barney Selebano. Picture: health.gpg.gov.za

    Suspended Gauteng Health HOD challenges Esidimeni report

    Barney Selebano was placed on precautionary suspension after the Health Ombud found Gauteng health officials were negligent and reckless.

    1956 days ago
  • A screengrab of Life Healthcare Esidimeni private hospital in East London. Picture: www.lifehealthcare.co.za.

    ANC in Tshwane ready to cooperate with probe into Esidimeni tragedy

    The DA claims money paid by government to one of the NGOs where patients were transferred to may have been pocketed by officials.

    1957 days ago
  • FILE: Qedani Mahlangu. Picture: Gauteng Provincial Health Dept Facebook page.

    ANCYL unreservedly withdraws criminal charges against Makhura & Mhlangu

    Earlier this week, the league joined opposition parties in pressing charges against Mahlangu after the Health Ombudsman report.

    1968 days ago
  • FILE: Families and supporters of psychiatric patients who died after being transferred from Life Healthcare Esidimeni gather at the Gauteng Health MEC’s offices on 27 October 2016. Picture: Masego Rahlaga/EWN.

    GP govt won't shut down NGOs right now, prioritises patients' safety

    Makhura’s office says it’s not concentrating on shutting down these NGOs right now but on taking patients away from dangerous conditions.

    1968 days ago
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