Tragic death of intern doctor at uMlazi hospital sparks urgent call for accountability

Union demands answers after doctor dies on duty

The Public Servants Association of South Africa have called for heads to roll after a doctor allegedly died on duty at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in Umlazi, Durban. Alulutho Mazwi was a medical intern in the hospital’s Pediatrics department. Speaking to The South African, PSA spokesperson in KZN Mlungisi Ndlovu said, “Our thoughts are very clear, doctor Alulutho Mazwi’s death would have been prevented if the department had listened to us …

Sama calls for better care for junior doctors after death of intern at work

The South African Medical Association has called for urgent reform in the treatment of junior doctors, warning that unsafe working conditions are putting young health-care workers and patients at risk.

South Africa: Committee Chairperson Extends Condolences to Family of Medical Student

Press Release - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, has noted with deep sadness the tragic loss of Mr Alulutho Mazwi, a dedicated medical intern at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in the Paediatrics department.

Tragic death of intern doctor at uMlazi hospital sparks urgent call for accountability

Minister demands answers after doc's death

Health Minister Motsoaledi has called for an urgent investigation after 25-year-old intern Dr Alulutho Mazwi.

Unions call for probe into alleged intern abuse after doctor's death - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current events. Africa's news leader.

Healthcare workers’ unions, Public Servants Association (PSA) and the South African Medical Association (SAMA) are calling on the Department of Health to thoroughly investigate allegations of abuse of medical interns in health facilities. This after a 25-year-old doctor Alulutho Mazwi died on Monday after allegedly being forced by his supervisor to work though he was ill. Doctor Mazwi’s death led to an outcry on social media about poor working c…