South Africa: Doctor, Hospital Refuses to Treat Rape Victims

A doctor from Saint Barnabas Hospital in Libode and the hospital itself are being investigated after they allegedly refused to treat rape victims in two separate incidents, the Eastern Cape health department said on Wednesday.

"A senior doctor is being investigated and faces possible disciplinary action for allegations that he refused to treat two rape victims who were brought to the hospital by police officials," spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo told News24.

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