The rot at public hospitals

According to Auditor General Pulane Letebele, at Nyangwabgwe Referral Hospital, a new Aspiration System Machine worth P10 million delivered on November 7, 2019 has not been installed to be used for its intended purpose.

“The explanation given was that members of staff had not been trained on how to operate it. Two high-speed drilling machines valued at P549.829 each had also not been installed and were therefore, not serving the intended purpose. The explanation given was that the machines were delivered with some parts missing,” the report states.