The North West Department of Health is investigating a case of newborn babies being placed in cardboard boxes at Mahikeng Provincial Hospital's neonatal section. | YoliswaSobuwa
Newborn babies were reportedly placed in cardboard boxes in Mahikeng Provincial Hospital's neonatal section.The North West health department says it's shocked by incidents of newborn babies being placed in boxes at a local hospital.A procurement process is underway at the hospital for additional incubators and cribs.
The incident came to light after a Facebook post showed babies wrapped in purple hospital blankets, with nasogastric tubes, and placed in brown boxes. According to preliminary internal investigations by hospital management, the incident happened during the day on Saturday. However, it was not reported to management.
He added that the department would investigate further to establish for how long the babies were inside the boxes.Under normal circumstances, when staff members come across dire situations over the weekend, they should call managers so that relevant alternatives could be organised.
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