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Media Advisory: The SAHRC to conduct a site inspection of Dr George Mukhari Hospital following a complaint lodged by the Public Servants Association.

Attention: Editors and reporters

Date: 24 June 2019

The South African Human Rights Commission will conduct a site inspection of the Dr George Mukhari Hospital on Tuesday, 25 June 2019, following a complaint lodged by the Public Servants Association alleging the neglect of patients and ill treatment of hospital staff by hospital management.  

The Commission’s investigation seeks to interrogate a number of issues, including access to healthcare services and the quality of treatment and care at the hospital. The Commission will also meet with the Hospital’s Acting CEO, Prof. John Ndimande and his management team.

The site visit to Dr George Mukhari Hospital will take place as follows:
Date: 25 June 2019
Time: 11:00

ENDS

For further information contact the Gauteng Provincial Office of the South African Human Rights Commission: Buang Jones, Provincial Manager, T: 011 877 3752 / C: 078 617 0476; E: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Zamakhize Mkhize: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; 011 877 3764 / 061 814 7143

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