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Health Ombudsman

Health Minister, Ombud outraged after death of teen told by nurses to walk to police station after gang rape

South Africa

Health Minister, Ombud outraged after death of teen told by nurses to walk to police station after gang rape

By Estelle Ellis

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

It is criminal what is happening to patients, says Rahima Moosa whistle-blower Tim de Maayer

Maverick Citizen

It is criminal what is happening to patients, says Rahima Moosa whistle-blower Tim de Maayer

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Damning report on Eastern Cape Health Department’s mental health programme shows little to no progress

South Africa

Damning report on Eastern Cape Health Department’s mental health programme shows little to no progress

By Estelle Ellis

Healthcare campaign: Shonisani Lethole’s 'preventable' death at Tembisa Hospital not an isolated case

South Africa

Healthcare campaign: Shonisani Lethole’s 'preventable' death at Tembisa Hospital not an isolated case

By Makhosazana Mkhatshwa

‘My son died a lonely death’ — Shonisani Lethole’s mother

South Africa

‘My son died a lonely death’ — Shonisani Lethole’s mother

By Zukiswa Pikoli

Tembisa hospital patient Shonisani Lethole died because of gross negligence, Health Ombudsman finds

South Africa

Tembisa hospital patient Shonisani Lethole died because of gross negligence, Health Ombudsman finds

By Zukiswa Pikoli

DA welcomes court judgment ordering Life Esidimeni NGOs to pay back the money

Newsdeck

DA welcomes court judgment ordering Life Esidimeni NGOs to pay back the money

By News24

Whistle-blower highlights dire state of Mdantsane mental health hospital

South Africa

Whistle-blower highlights dire state of Mdantsane mental health hospital

By Spotlight

Healthcare RSA is still afloat, maintains Minister Aaron Motsoaledi – while it sinks around him

South Africa

Healthcare RSA is still afloat, maintains Minister Aaron Motsoaledi – while it sinks around him

By Greg Nicolson