Dead babies in Joburg hospital’s dirty laundry not the only horror – whistleblower

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Charlotte Maxeke Hospital CEO Gladys Bogoshi did not refute the claims, admitting there were serious health concerns for laundry room staff.

“I have been working here for several years and we are never sure what we will find when we report for duty in what is called the ‘dirty’ section of the laundry. I have found dead babies and even babies who are still breathing wrapped up in bed linen,” said the distraught whistleblower.

The whistleblower revealed that they find dead babies several times a month. They have complained to management but said nothing has been done. Charlotte Maxeke Hospital CEO, Gladys Bogoshi did not refute these claims. Jack Bloom, DA shadow MEC for Health in the province, said this was the first time he had heard of the problem.

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