Namibia: Windhoek Central Hospital Cardiologist Resigns Amid Bullying Probe
[Namibian] Paediatric cardiologist Dr Fenny Shidhika says she feels targeted by the health ministry following an investigation into toxic conditions at Windhoek Central Hospital.
Dr. Fenny Shidhika, a paediatric cardiologist, has resigned from the Windhoek Central Hospital amid allegations of bullying and toxic working conditions. The Namibian has seen a ministerial investigation report which found that at least 10 medical officers left the cardiac unit since 2019, with some accusing Dr. Shidhika of bullying, verbal abuse, and poor working conditions.
Dr. Shidhika has accused Minister Esperance Luvindao and Deputy Executive Director Theo-Ben Kandetu of pushing for action against her. She has also cited humiliation, threats, damage to her reputation, and pressure to compromise healthcare standards as reasons for her resignation.
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