The MEC for health in Mpumalanga, Sasekani Manzini, with the executive mayor of the City of Mbombela, Cllr Sibongile Makushe-Mazibuko, visited Themba Regional Hospital to monitor healthcare services on Wednesday June 7.
This was an unannounced visit and it came after a social media post that alleged that patients were served bread without margarine.
Manzini and Makushe-Mazibuko dedicated this day to working with the kitchen staff.
According to the Department of Health, they served patients breakfast and ensured the food was stored and cooked in a clean and safe environment. They also got a chance to monitor how the hospital staff prepares for and serves food to patients.
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The deputy director general, Dudu Mdluli, and the CEO of Themba Regional Hospital, Thembi Matsinhe, joined them.
Read more in the next print edition of Mpumalanga News.
