Submit a Complaint

Report unresolved complaints regarding the poor quality of healthcare
received from public and private facilities. Whistleblowers are guaranteed
anonymity!

What types of complaints can be reported to the Health Ombud Call Centre?

Inappropriate medical treatment.
Unprofessional behavior or conduct by healthcare professionals.
Unsafe and inappropriate healthcare facility
Provision of poor-quality healthcare services

Inappropriate healthcare treatment

Unprofessional behavior or conduct by healthcare personnel

Unsafe and inappropriate conditions at healthcare facility

Provision of poor-quality healthcare services

Who can report complaints to the Call Centre?

  • Any member(s) of the public
  • Healthcare users
  • Anyone on behalf of a relative, minor, or any member of the public

When should you lodge a complaint through the Call Centre?

  • Health users must first lodge a complaint with the relevant healthcare facility verbally or in writing.
  • Healthcare facilities are expected to follow the complaints management guidelines on resolving complaints.
  • If the complaint lodged does not get resolved by the implicated healthcare, health users may lodge a complaint with theĀ  Health Ombud. The complaint should be lodged within two years of the occurrence of the incident.

How long is the investigation process?

The duration of the investigation process and complaint resolution depends on the severity and complexity of the complaint. Complainants will be updated and informed of the progress at regular intervals during the investigation process, including follow-ups.

Submit a Complaint

If you are not satisfied with the quality of healthcare services from the health establishment (public and private hospitals or clinics).

Complaint Form

Details of Complainant

Details of the Patient/ Incident

Details of the Health Establishment

Details of Complaint

Anonymous Form

Details of the Health Establishment

Details of Complaint

Contact details to lodge your complaint

  • 080 911 6472 (Toll-free)
  • 48090 (SMS Line)
  • complaints@healthombud.org.za
  • 7 Eco-Glades Office Park 1, Block B 70 Ribbon Grass Street, Highveld Centurion, Pretoria
  • A complaint may be lodged anonymously

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
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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