The national department of health says it has not been made aware of any poor conditions at Jane Furse Hospital in Limpopo, despite concerns being raised in parliament about a shortage of linen, safety risks and infrastructure issues.
Responding to a parliamentary question, health minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi said: Based on information received from the institution, the hospital currently has an adequate supply of linen and is not experiencing shortages. The department has not been made aware of any dire conditions.
The question was posed by EFF MP Mathibe Rebecca Mohlala, who asked whether the minister had been informed of allegations including a persistent shortage of linen, claims of rival water-supply groups contaminating water, and poorly maintained hospital grounds where snakes have reportedly been spotted.
