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A general view of George Mukhari Academic Hospital. (Photo by Gallo Images/Lefty Shivambu) Warning: this article contains graphic details some readers may find disturbing.The two-year-old girl had been placed in isolation as she was suspected to have Covid-19, but later tested negative.The hospital CEO said when the family reported the rape to the hospital, they…

A nurse pushes a patient into surgery. Netcare, Life Healthcare and Mediclinic have had to shift their focus to dealing with the pandemic while their regular patients choose to stay awayBut elective surgeries are where hospitals make a large portion of their profits. Listed hospital groups have had a tough run in the past few years…

Police Minister Bheki Cele. 40% of the weekly trauma cases seen by hospitals across the country are alcohol related.A study found that that approximately 62 300 people died from alcohol-attributable causes in 2015.Cele said 34 000 hospital beds were occupied due to alcohol related incidents since Level 3 of the lockdown came into effect. Were 34 000 hospital…

Premier Alan Winde and Health Minister Zweli Mkhize at the temporary hospital established in the Cape Town International Convention Centre. (Supplied, Western Cape Government) Supplied, Western Cape Government More than 200 patients have been admitted to the CTICC's Hospital of Hope since it opened its doors 20 days ago.The province announced that 38 more people…

Several nurses at Linksfield Netcare in Orange Grove in Johannesburg have tested positive for Covid-19. A nurse employed at the hospital, and currently in isolation, accuses the hospital of not acting in accordance with health protocols. The hospital, however, says all is in order, and cleaning and disinfection have taken place.  Several nurses at Linksfield Netcare Hospital…