Covid_19 has claimed the lives of five healthcare workers in North West.
Gynaecologists Dr CJ Venter, Dr Litenye Lomalisa as well as Clinical Psychologist Florah Makama and two other nurses who were based in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District and Ngaka Modiri Molema District respectively succumbed to the Coronavirus last week.
He said they had endeared themselves to the residents of the Mahikeng by city ensuring that women enjoy their maternity moments. Sambatha said Makama had played, a critical role in the province's health system as the co-founder of Kgatelopele Wellness Centre. “The Department and the Province pays tribute to these fallen health professionals. Their contribution to the health care systems and service to our people is much appreciated. I send my deep condolences to the loved ones, family, friends and colleagues of the departed.”“Their passing could have not come at a worst possible time where the country is dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic whose brunt is mostly felt by women.
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