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TimesLive reports that striking nurses allegedly assailed an ambulance crew transporting a child in critical condition to Stanger Hospital in KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), on Wednesday and assaulted a paramedic.
IPSS Medical Rescue said an ambulance was surrounded by nurses who attempted to stop the vehicle from entering the hospital. “Nurses attempted to forcefully remove the young patient from our ambulance, but thankfully crew managed to get through to casualty with the patient,” the emergency medical service said in a statement. The crew was then prevented from leaving. “Thanks to local security and KwaDukuza municipality peace officers, after some time our crews were out safely, although one member was assaulted but with no serious injuries. The critical child is safe and being attended to at the hospital,” IPSS indicated. On Tuesday, the provincial health department said operations were disrupted at some of its health facilities during a strike by members of the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu). “This industrial action has resulted in the blockage of access to various hospitals by certain individuals, which has hindered access to several facilities, as well as work stoppages following the intimidation and removal of staff from their posts and the burning of tyres,” the department indicated.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Suthentira Govender at BusinessLive
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