denosa criticises lack of security at n cape health facilities

Denosa Criticises Lack Of Security At N Cape Health Facilities

The Nursing Organisation of South Africa DENOSA in the Northern Cape has raised concerns over the lack of security at health facilities , following the stabbing of a 23-year-old man at the Galeshewe Day Hospital on Sunday.

DENOSA Northern Cape Chairperson Derek Sak says repeated requests to the provincial Health Department to address safety issues have been ignored.

"We have been pleading with the Department of Health to address the issue of safety and security in the workplace, which has fallen on deaf ears. We have an HOD of Health who doesn't engage with DENOSA in the province. Our position is very clear, the safety of our members and the public is priority number one," says Sak.

Galeshewe Day Hospital stabbing suspect to appear before court

The suspect, who allegedly stabbed a patient multiple times, while he was receiving treatment at the Hospital, is expected to appear in court this week.