Limpopo doctor investigated for alleged rape of pregnant patient
The Limpopo Department of Health has launched an internal investigation after a doctor allegedly attempted to rape a 22-year-old pregnant patient at George Masebe Hospital.
According to SowetanLive , the incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning in the sonar room during an abdominal ultrasound. Which was part of the patient's regular monitoring.
Health MEC Dieketseng Mashego expressed deep concern over the incident. Assuring the public that the department is taking the matter seriously.
'In addition to supporting the police inquiry. We have launched our own internal investigation to thoroughly examine the circumstances surrounding this incident,' Mashego said.
She added that hospitals should be 'havens for the weak and vulnerable,' and that healthcare professionals must uphold the highest ethical standards.
Mashego confirmed that the department is cooperating fully with law enforcement agencies. 'This matter has been reported to the police for further investigation,' she said.
The Citizen reported that the acting Limpopo police provincial commissioner, Major General Samuel Manala, has ordered a full investigation into the reported rape. That occurred in the Tinmyne policing area, just outside Mokopane in the Waterberg District.
Police have opened a rape case, but they have not yet arrested the suspect.
'Crimes of this nature are extremely serious and particularly disturbing when committed by individuals entrusted with the care of vulnerable members of our community,' said Manala.
'We are treating this case with the urgency and sensitivity it deserves. We urge anyone who may have additional information to come forward.'
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