Managers at the Mahikeng Provincial Hospital ignored a dire equipment shortage and went to a lekgotla.
That’s the findings of a report on babies kept in cardboard boxes instead of incubators.
It’s believed the babies were in the boxes for two days.
North West Health MEC Madoda Sambatha says this shows a lack of responsibility and urgency.
Five managers are under investigation and will be moved to other hospitals.
Unions say this is just the tip of the iceberg.
A team will now be formed to investigate all operations at the hospital.
Source: eNCA
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