Health regulator under fire after doctor's suspension hearing collapses

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Six years after the HPCSA was found to be in a state of “multisystem organisational dysfunction”, the collapse of a hearing involving a serial-offending doctor has left it facing fresh criticism.

The team, led by the late UCT dean of health sciences Prof Bongani Mayosi, said the council was in such a mess that it could not deliver effectively and efficiently on its primary functions. It recommended disciplinary proceedings against some managers.

She added: “The reports around the [Ramdhin] case are concerning and, unfortunately, not uncommon. Many of our members do take a dim view of the functioning of the HPCSA and the apparent 'unfairness' of some of the processes and decisions. Kwinda denied allegations that the HPCSA had delayed acting against Ramdhin or given him special treatment. “This is the very reason why the suspension regulations were invoked, as the preliminary inquiry process takes a long time while the practitioner continues to practise their profession,” he said.

Lara Foot, back right, watches Dr Ganes Anil Ramdhin enter the Health Professions Council of SA suspension hearing in Cape Town on February 20 2021, attempting to hide his face behind his wife.The Women’s Legal Centre , which is assisting Helesi's friend Lara Foot with her complaint against Ramdhin, said it was awaiting a response from the HPCSA after the suspension hearing collapsed.

 

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