The committee says it found the hospitals in a poor state with regards to infrastructure, rendered services and overwhelmed staff.“We have given some instructions, we want to get reports from the CEOs on the recommendations of the Public Protector, SIU and also Health Ombud and our recommendations. Within three months we are going to have a follow-up meeting with the CEOs of the hospitals, provincial leadership and executive of the Eastern Cape.
One committee member said the Dora Nginza Hospital has the potential to become another Life Esidimeni scandal, referring to the deaths of more than 140 people at psychiatric facilities in Gauteng from causes including starvation and neglect.Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health finds Nelson Mandela Bay hospitals in a dire state
“We welcome the visit for the portfolio committee from the side of the union… it should not be a lip service but it should be something that they are going to make recommendations which are going to talk to the challenges that are faced by the Nelson Mandela Metro as well as Sarah Baartman institutions whereby health institutions need a total overhaul in order to ensure that the fiction optimal for the services that are going to the poor.