An investigation has been launched by the KwaZulu-Natal Health Department after a man was found dead in a clinic parking lot on Monday. He had apparently died while waiting for help.
Angry patients said he had arrived at the KwaMashu Community Health Centre at about 6am saying he needed help, but the security guard told him to join the queue.
His body was found at around 7.30am near the pharmacy delivery parking lot, reports IOL.
The department expressed its condolences to his family after retrieving his file and contacting his relatives.
IOL article – KZN Health takes action after man collapses and dies at KwaMashu clinic parking lot
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