In this regard the Office of the Health Ombudsman is to commission a forensic investigation or commission of inquiry aimed at conclusively determining the number of children and adult patients who have died due to negligence and use of inexperienced staff within the hospital. While, the South African Human Rights Commission, must investigate the allegations of human rights abuse that have been levelled against hospital management. The Department of Health must take over the KDH whilst it is under investigation. The Department of Labour and Health Ombudsman is to provide the commission with the progress report on recommendations within 60 days of the tabling of this report.
In conclusion, the report of the high level panel on key Legislation, found that the services at public sector primary health care facilities and district hospitals are most widely used by lower socioeconomic groups. Promoting equitable access to quality health care therefore, requires a particular emphasis on ensuring quality within these facilities. The report highlights numerous challenges within the health
care sector. This has ultimately compromised the quality of health care provision for people who access the facility and created unacceptable working conditions for those who provide health care. I so move hon Chair.
Debate concluded.
Question put.
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