Due to the alleged gathering, the group has implemented a new policy banning the presence and consumption of alcohol at its facilities.
The Lenmed Group says taking into account of Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre small gathering held at hospital premises by a handful of doctors in late May, where alcohol – kept at the facility for the hosting of events and external guests was consumed.
In a statement on Friday, they have confirmed that the general manager of the hospital has been placed on special leave and the matter is under EHHC’s ethics and peer review committee. “Lenmed opted to institute an investigation as we are committed to ensuring that the behavior of our employees and the medical practitioners who provide their services at our various hospitals is always above reproach.”
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