Gauteng Health rejects DA claim patient went blind after Steve Biko surgery delay
"Another patient confirmed this, stating that during a follow-up examination, the clinic informed him that they were not performing retinal surgeries because…
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Department spokesperson Steve Mabona said, "Accordingly, we sympathise with the patient and acknowledge the distress associated with deteriorating or lost vision. DA Gauteng spokesperson for health Madeleine Hicklin, an MPL, claimed the delay was caused by the failure of the compressor and suction systems needed to operate the constellation machine, which had broken down and had yet to be replaced.
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Department spokesperson Steve Mabona said, "Accordingly, we sympathise with the patient and acknowledge the distress associated with deteriorating or lost vision.
according to IOL (Independent Online)DA Gauteng spokesperson for health Madeleine Hicklin, an MPL, claimed the delay was caused by the failure of the compressor and suction systems needed to operate the constellation machine, which had broken down and had yet to be replaced.
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