Healthcare worker hit on head with hammer inside Charlotte Maxeke hospital lift | The Citizen

A National Health Laboratory Service staff member at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital was assaulted with a hammer on her head and robbed of her cell phone.One of the CMJAH officials came to the victim’s rescue after hearing a woman screaming, however, when she rushed to help, the culprit had run away through the lift.The staff member fought back and managed to escape the lift with serious injuries to her head.

“According to our preliminary report, the suspect is a black male on a crutch, and who can only speak English. The suspect is tall, dark in complexion, and he was wearing a green jacket.”The hospital has called on anyone with information that could lead to the possible identification of the suspect to come forward.“CMJAH management would like to assure employees, patients, and the general public that their safety will always be a priority.

“Our security personnel will always be available to accompany them whenever they feel unsafe walking to any section of the hospital or even outside the hospital. “An attack on a healthcare worker is an attack on our most vulnerable communities, who are in need of our healthcare services.”Earlier this year, a newly appointed nurse based at the Madumane Clinic in Greater Tzaneen Municipality was attacked while on her way to work.

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