A Pregnant woman, Refilwe Thamae allegedly commits suicide in a hospital bathroom.
Her death was confirmed by the Gauteng Department of health in south africa.
According to the reports, the pregnant woman hanged herself with a scarf in a bathroom at Kopanong District Hospital, Sedibeng on Saturday 9th.
A Spokesperson from Gauteng health department, Motalatale Modiba confirmed the incident saying the late 29 weeks pregnant lady was brought to the hospital accident and emergency unit by emergency medicals services personnel on Friday, Sept 8th.
She was escorted by her mother on that very day.
But sadly, she lost her life the next day.
“Upon admission, the mother gave a background that the patient was displaying abnormal behavior which the Department cannot disclose due to patient-doctor confidentiality
“After diagnosis, she was then admitted at the maternity ward due to her being over seven months pregnant
“The patient was later nursed in a side ward due to her condition being triggered by crying babies
“Upon looking for her, they made the gruesome discovery and found the patient hanging in the bathroom with her headscarf
“The Gauteng Department of Health’s Quality Assurance unit will also conduct an internal investigation, as this case is regarded as a Patient Safety Incident,”
“The Department has already conveyed its condolences to the bereaved family of the patient and has arranged counselling services for both the family and staff at the Kopanong District Hospital.” Modiba said