Woman Seeks R2 Million in Damages After Surgical Swab Left in Abdomen

A woman is suing the Gauteng Department of Health MEC for R2 million in damages, alleging negligence after a surgical swab was left in her abdomen during a myomectomy at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital. The oversight led to severe complications, including bowel obstruction, infection, and fistula formation. Any-Mitonga Lukusa underwent the myomectomy on December 17, … Continue reading Woman Seeks R2 Million in Damages After Surgical Swab Left in Abdomen