THE HEALTH OMBUD, PROF MAKGOBA APPOINTED TO SERVE ON THE USG DATA AND SAFETY MONITORING BOARD FOR THE FIRST COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICAL TRIALS The Health Ombud, Professor Malegapuru Makgoba is ‘honoured and inspired’ to be invited by the United States of America (USA) Government (USG) to serve on the 12-Member expert panel of the Data […]
7 Jul 2020
Health Ombud, Prof. MW Makgoba A notable global trailblazer, Professor Malegapuru William Makgoba who was appointed as South Africa’s first Health Ombud entrusted with the responsibility to oversee and protect the wellbeing of the nation’s patients and healthcare users was recently nominated and commended by the judges of six (6) for the coveted prestigious John […]
10 Dec 2019
The Health Ombud, Prof Malegapuru Makgoba welcomes the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill as this important step is long overdue. ‘The provision of universal quality healthcare is a ground-breaking step in the delivery of the National Health System in South Africa. We should all learn from the implementation process to improve the […]
12 Jul 2019
The Health Ombud noted with great concern about the public outrage incident of Ms. Martha Marias tied to a chair allegedly by staff at Mamelodi Day Hospital. The Health Ombud take not that MEC of Health in Gauteng, Dr. Bandile Masuku took an initiative and leader to investigate and address issues raised by the family […]
3 Jun 2019