Limpopo Doctor attempts to rape pregnant patient

A Limpopo doctor allegedly attempted to rape a pregnant patient in a sonar room during an abdominal ultrasound at George Masebe Hospital in Mokopane on Sunday.

The matter has been reported to the police for further investigation. The Doctor in question has been placed under precautionary suspension.

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MEC for Health in Limpopo, Dieketseng Mashego, has expressed disappointment in the rape incident at the George Masebe Hospital. 

She has also initiated an internal investigation to thoroughly examine the circumstances surrounding this incident.

MEC Mashego has indicated that hospitals are supposed to be havens for the weak and vulnerable and healthcare professionals are expected to exhibit above-reproach conduct in order to cement this expectation.

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The MEC has assured the public that the department takes such allegations seriously. “The department pledges to cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies, as this matter has been reported to the police for further investigation,” she said.

“In addition to supporting the police inquiry, we have initiated our own internal investigation to thoroughly examine the circumstances surrounding this incident,” said MEC Mashego.