Gauteng Premier Apologizes for Hospital Fire Death
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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi apologizes to family of Lerato Mohlamme, a psychiatric patient who died in a fire at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital. Health Ombud report reveals major failures, including poor clinical care and safety lapses. Mohlammes admission to seclusion room skipped key legal steps, staff withheld medication and food, ignored sexual assault claims, and used excessive restraints. Seclusion room was poorly positioned, far from nurses, with no real monitoring. Fire safety neglected, with locked exits, misplaced keys, and non-flame-resistant mattresses. Lesufi emphasizes province is acting on report to improve facilities, staff training, and patient rights protocols.
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