Patients at Lenasia South Hospital said they relied on relatives to bring them water so that they can they can take medication.
“I have been at this hospital just a few years ago, it was not in such a terrible state. I arrived here five days ago, and it has been chaotic.
“It is not safe here, nurses gather in a room at night because they know they could be attacked at anytime.Another patient in high care said he is not properly monitored because the oxygen machines and heart monitors are off as there is no power. Medical equipment are not working at Lenasia South Hospital because there’s no power. Photo: Supplied.According to one of the staffers, nurses have been complaining that the lack of water and electricity hampers their work, but their pleas have fallen on deaf ears.
Contacted for comment, the provincial department of health’s Khutso Rabothata said he was not aware of the problems plaguing the hospital, promising to investigate.), public healthcare is deteriorating, worsened by the exodus of skilled professionals.
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