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Health Ombud

Health Ombud launches investigation into ‘heartbreaking’ death of medical intern at KZN hospital

South Africa

Health Ombud launches investigation into ‘heartbreaking’ death of medical intern at KZN hospital

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Tom London Video: Helen Joseph Hospital ombud report reveals substandard care, staff shortages, leadership ‘breakdown’

Maverick Citizen

Tom London Video: Helen Joseph Hospital ombud report reveals substandard care, staff shortages, leadership ‘breakdown’

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

A year after a damning report, some green shoots at Rahima Moosa Mother & Child Hospital

South Africa

A year after a damning report, some green shoots at Rahima Moosa Mother & Child Hospital

By Ufrieda Ho for Spotlight

Civil society calls on public to report instances of healthcare xenophobia to Ombud

South Africa

Civil society calls on public to report instances of healthcare xenophobia to Ombud

By Gaby Ndongo

Activists red-flag ANC, business ties of man tipped to be new health ombud

South Africa

Activists red-flag ANC, business ties of man tipped to be new health ombud

By Ufrieda Ho

Lambasting Mbeki, sidestepping Mandela… and a dose of empathy – outgoing health ombud Malegapuru Makgoba on a storied career

South Africa

Lambasting Mbeki, sidestepping Mandela… and a dose of empathy – outgoing health ombud Malegapuru Makgoba on a storied career

By Biénne Huisman

Dr Tim De Maayer after Ombud’s report - Very little has changed at Rahima Moosa Hospital

South Africa

Dr Tim De Maayer after Ombud’s report - Very little has changed at Rahima Moosa Hospital

By Tim De Maayer

Shut up and toe the line – the daily lot of a South African public health worker

South Africa

Shut up and toe the line – the daily lot of a South African public health worker

By Hanifa Manda

We couldn’t pay monthly bill for Life Esidimeni, says former head of Gauteng health Barney Selebano

South Africa

We couldn’t pay monthly bill for Life Esidimeni, says former head of Gauteng health Barney Selebano

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Empty promises: Have mental healthcare services in the Eastern Cape progressed?

South Africa

Empty promises: Have mental healthcare services in the Eastern Cape progressed?

By Luvuyo Mehlwana and Alicestine October

Gauteng’s public hospitals: Shocking number of patients suffer serious adverse events every year

South Africa

Gauteng’s public hospitals: Shocking number of patients suffer serious adverse events every year

By Thabo Molelekwa for Spotlight