KZN MPL calls for criminal charges against nurse over alleged patient assault
Dr Imran Keeka, MPL, DA spokesperson on Health comments on a viral video of a nurse physically assaulting a patient at King Dinuzulu Hospital in Durban.
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health has strongly condemned a video showing a nurse physically assaulting a patient at King Dinuzulu Hospital. The video, which has been widely shared on social media, depicts the nurse shoving her finger into a patient's face and exchanging words with the patient. The Health Department expressed serious concern over the incident, stating that it has been noted and will be thoroughly investigated.
Dr Imran Keeka, the DA's spokesperson on Health, called for criminal charges to be brought against the nurse if the allegations are confirmed. He emphasized that the nurse's actions constitute gross professional misconduct and a violation of the oath and obligations healthcare professionals take. Keeka stressed that patients should not be assaulted, humiliated, or abused, whether verbally or physically, when seeking treatment in healthcare facilities.
The DA will report the matter to the South African Nursing Council (SANC) to ensure professional conduct and ethics are upheld. The nurse involved has been placed on temporary suspension pending a full internal investigation.
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