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The Democratic Alliance condemns the continuing disciplinary action against Dr Tim de Maayer despite the lifting of his suspension last week for his open letter about poor conditions at the Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital.

It is extremely disappointing that Dr de Maayer has now been informed that he will be served with a warning letter which colleagues fear may lead to his dismissal.

According to the Progressive Health Forum, he has allegedly been forced to apologise to the hospital CEO Dr Nozuko Mkabayi because he reportedly sent a short message thanking his colleagues for their support rather than being completely mute about his case.

I have heard disturbing reports that staff at the hospital are unhappy that Dr Mkabayi does not address their concerns and spends too much time working from home instead of being full-time at the hospital.

Staff appointments are allegedly delayed because documents have to be taken to her house for sign-off.

She has also been slow to fix the CT scanner at the hospital, and patients have to be sent to other hospitals for scans.

The DA calls for an urgent investigation into the conduct of Dr Mkabayi in the case of Dr de Maayer as well as her poor management of the hospital.

Conditions at this hospital need to be improved drastically so that mothers and children get decent care.

Issued by Jack Bloom MPL - DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Health