Health Ministry To Pay P400,000 For Negligence

Ministry of Health headquarters PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Ministry of Health headquarters PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

FRANCISTOWN: A couple, Onkemetse Connie Motlhaping and Kabelo Chatanga, have successfully sued the Ministry of Health and Wellness for P400,000, as compensation for medical negligence that led to the death of their child.

Justice Michael Leburu of the Lobatse High Court presided over the matter before referring it to the Assistant Registrar and Master Dumisani Basupi for assessment of damages.

The plaintiffs initially instituted action against the ministry who was represented by the Attorney General (AG) claiming payment in the amount of P5,000,000 for the gross medical negligence at the hands of staff at Thebephatshwa Clinic and Scottish Livingstone Hospital.

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