23 April 2024

KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health can confirm that, yesterday around 07H30, a 41 year-old man was found in an open space near the pharmacy delivery parking lot, having sadly demised at KwaMashu Community Health Centre (CHC).

Without prejudice, the Department would like to first convey its deepest condolences to the family and relatives of the deceased patient.

According to a report from facility management, patients became concerned when they saw the man lying on the floor. They then alerted the security guards, who immediately alerted the nurses, who summoned for help.

Upon examination by the doctors, the patient was found to have no vital signs and therefore declared dead. The patient's file was retrieved and his relatives were duly informed about the adverse incident.

The Department would like to urge healthcare users and/or their relatives to understand the importance of presenting during early stages of illness to health facilities, in order to afford doctors and nurses the opportunity to make timeous interventions. This will help to avoid serious complications which may lead to fatalities.

The Department will be in constant contact with the family to provide the necessary support.

Issued by the KZN Department of Health