Nehawu in FS pledges solidarity with healthcare workers after attack
Nehawu pledges solidarity to three healthcare workers who were allegedly attacked while on duty
The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) in the Free State has expressed solidarity with three healthcare workers who were allegedly targeted during a night shift at Thabong District Hospital in Odendaalsrus three months ago. The assault occurred in May, when a patient, Molahlehi Takadimane, reportedly attacked two nurses and a cleaner.
Takadimane, who is described as mentally challenged, made a brief appearance in the Odendaalsrus Magistrate’s Court before the case was delayed to 26 August for further investigation.
Nehawu's National Treasurer, Kgomotso Makhupola, has called on the Department of Health to address the incident seriously and provide the three affected employees with necessary psycho-social support. Makhupola emphasized that the union is doing everything possible to assist its members, and that one of the affected staff members has personally funded her own medical care during this ordeal.
Despite this, the attack took place while the employees were on duty, and the department must be held accountable for all costs incurred.
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