Health minister condemns acts of violence at Themba Hospital

The recent disruption of services at Themba Hospital has left the minister of health, Dr Joe Phaahla, fuming and shocked.

According to information, a group of community members and a grouping who call themselves the KaBokweni Business Forum allegedly stormed Themba Hospital on April 4, when they demanded a meeting with the management, but the situation escalated and turned violent. In the process, some doctors and nurses were allegedly assaulted, which resulted in health unions advising their workers to down tools until it was safe for them to return to work.

“The recent acts of violence committed in Themba Hospital, which threatened the safety and security of the health workers, patients, service providers and infrastructure, is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. These acts disrupt the provision of essential health services, and threaten the safety and security of health workers, patients and health infrastructure,” said Phaahla.

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