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The Health Ombud releases investigation findings into the treatment, complications and deaths of psychiatric patients in the Northern Cape hospitals

The Health Ombud releases investigation findings into the treatment, complications and deaths of psychiatric patients in the Northern Cape hospitals

The Health Ombud, Professor Taole Mokoena, will release the findings of an investigation into the treatment, complications, and deaths of psychiatric patients at the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital and the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital. This investigation addresses cases involving the death of two patients and inadequate medical care for another. The investigation was initiated […]

23 Jul 2025

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The Health Ombud releases findings of the investigation into the allegations of a patient denied provision of care at the Motherwell NU 11 Clinic

The Health Ombud releases findings of the investigation into the allegations of a patient denied provision of care at the Motherwell NU 11 Clinic

Pretoria. The Health Ombud Professor Taole Mokoena released the findings of the investigation into the allegations of a patient denied the provision of care at the Motherwell NU 11 Clinic in the Eastern Cape Province who later died at the Motherwell Police Station Community Service Centre (MPSCSC). The investigation report issued is in terms of […]

13 Dec 2023

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The Health Ombud releases findings of the investigation into the allegations of a patient denied provision of care at the Motherwell Nu 11 Clinic

The Health Ombud releases findings of the investigation into the allegations of a patient denied provision of care at the Motherwell Nu 11 Clinic

The Health Ombud, Professor Taole Mokoena will release findings of the investigation into the allegations of a patient denied provision of care at the Motherwell NU 11 Clinic in the Eastern Cape. The investigation follows a complaint lodged by the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Shadow Minister of Health, Honourable Michéle Clarke, MP and a referral by […]

10 Dec 2023

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The Office Of Health Standards Compliance joins the Healthcare Community Worldwide in observing World Patient Safety Day 2023

The Office Of Health Standards Compliance joins the Healthcare Community Worldwide in observing World Patient Safety Day 2023

Pretoria. The Office of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) is a statutory regulator of the healthcare sector established through the National Health Act of 2003. The Office joins the healthcare community worldwide in observing World Patient Safety Day on 17 September, a global public health day, observed under the theme: “Engaging patients for patient safety”. World […]

18 Sep 2023

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Justice Your Voice Matters SMS SMS your complaint to 48090 Call Lodge a Complaint 080 911 6472 Email Email your complaint to complaints@healthombud.org.za Safeguarding Safeguarding Quality Healthcare
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