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The North West Health MEC Madoda Sambatha said that the death of two doctors and two nurses over the past week is a loss not only to the Department of Health but to the Province and the country as a whole.
It has emerged that COVID-19 has claimed the lives of the much needed health workforce over the past week. This happens at the time when the Province is experience a surge of positive COVID-19 cases.
“We have sadly learnt of the passing of Dr Lomalisa Litenye and Florah Makama. As if that was not enough the Province lost two nurses over the past week. We are saddened by the loss of these health professionals”, said MEC Sambatha.
Dr Lomalisa Litenye was a well-known a healthcare practitioner in Mahikeng who, specialised as a gynaecologist and obstetrician while Dr Florah Makama was a clinical psychologist. The two were based in Mahikeng and had endeared themselves to the residents of the Province’s capital city. The two nurses were the employees of the Department of Health, one based at Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District and the other in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District.
“The death of these health professionals is a great loss to the Department but even more so to their loved ones. The Department and the Province pays tribute to these fallen health professionals. Their contribution to the health care systems and service to our people is much appreciated. I send my deep condolences to the loved ones, family, friends and colleagues of the departed”, said MEC Sambatha.
Issued by: North West Health
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