Memorial Service to Be Held for Prince Mshiyeni Hospital Intern Doctor Who Died on Duty

Health Ombud launches investigation into ‘heartbreaking’ death of medical intern at KwaZulu-Natal hospital

The death of Dr Alulutho Mazwi, a medical intern at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in KZN who was allegedly forced to work despite health problems, has been described as a ‘heartbreaking’ loss. The incident is being probed by the South African Health Ombud.

Fatal oversight: Systemic negligence and leadership failure took a young doctor’s life – The Mail & Guardian

The death of a young intern doctor at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, after reportedly being compelled to work despite notifying his senior that he was unwell, has sparked outrage across the medical fraternity.  On anonymous online platforms, fellow healthcare workers have broken their silence, echoing stories of exploitation, burnout and fear.  Dr Alulutho Mazwi was only 25 years old. His death must not be dismissed …

Health ombud launches probe into death of medical intern Dr Alulutho Mazwi

Health ombud Prof Taole Mokoena has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr Alulutho Mazwi, a medical intern at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal.

Memorial service to be held for Prince Mshiyeni Hospital intern doctor who died on duty

EFF says hospital killed sick young doctor

By Celani Sikhakhane The party says Dr Alulutho Mazwi was made to work despite being visibly unwell, leading to his untimely death. The Health Department has promised a fair investigation and brought in the Health Ombudsman to look into the case. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have called for a full investigation into the death of a doctor at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal. Dr Alulutho Mazwi died after allegedly being …

Eastern Cape paramedic shot, killed after knocking off from work

Piet Tieman, 53, a paramedic in Jansenville, Eastern Cape, was shot and killed recently in his hometown, according to the health department.