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WATCH | Health ombud findings on deaths, treatment of psychiatric patients in Northern Cape

Health ombud Taole Mokoena is on Tuesday releasing the findings of an investigation into the treatment, complications and deaths of psychiatric patients at the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital and the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital.

March 10, 2025.South Africa's Health Ombud Prof Taole Mokoena briefing the media during the release the jointly release the findings of the risk-based inspection and Investigation into the allegations against the Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital at the Tshebedisetso House in Pretoria. Picture: Freddy Mavunda © Business Day
March 10, 2025.South Africa's Health Ombud Prof Taole Mokoena briefing the media during the release the jointly release the findings of the risk-based inspection and Investigation into the allegations against the Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital at the Tshebedisetso House in Pretoria. Picture: Freddy Mavunda © Business Day (Freddy Mavunda)

Health ombud Taole Mokoena is on Wednesday releasing the findings of an investigation into the treatment, complications and deaths of psychiatric patients at the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital and the Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital.

This investigation deals with cases involving the death of two patients and allegations of inadequate medical care.

The investigation was initiated after a complaint lodged by health minister Aaron Motsoaledi in October 2024.

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