Doctor Attempts To Rape Pregnant Woman During Ultrasound

A medical doctor at George Masebe Hospital allegedly attempted to rape a patient during an abdominal ultrasound process in the early hours of Sunday.

The doctor’s action have sparked outrage and concerns about the safety and trustworthiness of healthcare professionals.

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Betrayal

The Limpopo MEC for Health, Dieketseng Mashego expressed “deep” disappointment over the incident with the doctor and the pregnant woman.

Mashego noted that the actions of the doctor is a stark betrayal of the trust that patients place in medical professionals.

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“Hospitals are supposed to be havens for the weak and vulnerable, and healthcare professionals are expected to exhibit above-reproach conduct.

“The department pledges to cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies, as this matter has been reported to the police for further investigation,” said Mashego.

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

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Investigation Underway

The Limpopo Department of Health has pledged to cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies and has initiated its own internal investigation to thoroughly examine the circumstances surrounding this incident.

The department’s MEC for Health, Dieketseng Mashego, has assured the community that such allegations will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated.

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