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Mom wants answers after daughter dies at Tembisa Hospital 03 February 2021 - 09:28
The family of Gcobisa Toko, who died a month ago after undergoing an operation at the infamous Tembisa Tertiary Hospital, says they are struggling to find closure on what led to her death.
The 29-year-old was admitted on December 15, according to the family, after she complained of stomach cramps and ended up in the ICU for days.
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Health portfolio committee calls for upgrades at Tembisa Hospital 02 February 2021 - 11:56 Image: Thulani Mbele
Parliament s health portfolio committee has called for the health department to upgrade infrastructure and address staffing issues at Tembisa Tertiary Hospital.
On Monday, the committee said it visited the hospital on Saturday following the release of the report which detailed circumstances surrounding the care and death of Shonisani Lethole in the hospital last June.
The committee had visited the hospital early last year to assess its state of preparedness for the Covid-19 pandemic. It said while it expressed satisfaction at the time, the institution needs more work to function effectively.