A group of residents in Helenvale, Port Elizabeth, shut down their local clinic on Wednesday fearing for the safety of staff and patients after ongoing gang activity in the area. Community members say Helenvale Clinic has been repeatedly targeted by criminals, who recently stole the air-conditioner. As a result, the Helenvale Clinic committee decided to..
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Clinic in Port Elizabeth temporary shutdown due to gang violence
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Attack on doctors at public hospitals in South Africa sparks security concerns
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The South African Medical Association (Sama), and its Eastern Cape branch, has condemned the lack of proper security at public hospitals in the province after a doctor was assaulted by a patient. Dr Archie Solombela sustained a fracture to his right arm and a general worker was also hurt during the attack by a psyciatric..
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