Cape Town – The Gauteng Department of Health has handed over a woman to the police for allegedly posing as a doctor at Tembisa Tertiary Hospital.
Both police and health authorities are investigating how she gained access to the hospital.
The suspect is expected to appear in court soon.
MEDIA STATEMENT || BOGUS DOCTOR ARRESTED AT TEMBISA TERTIARY HOSPITAL pic.twitter.com/92TkpHRNMq
— Gauteng Health (@GautengHealth) June 19, 2024
Gauteng Health Department spokesperson Motalatale Modiba emphasised that impersonating a healthcare professional is a criminal offense and endangers lives, urging vigilance against such imposters.
“It is a criminal offense for any person to impersonate health care professionals and to practice whilst not registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. We have called on our employees and the public to be vigilant against imposters who seek to undermine the work of health care professionals,” Modiba said.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
