CoJ reviewing processes with Milpark Hospital to ensure no injured JMPD officer refused treatment again
This comes after a Johannesburg metro police officer who was shot while on duty was refused treatment at the medical facility.
Netcare Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg. Picture: Google Maps
JOHANNESBURG - The City of Johannesburg is currently engaging the Netcare Milpark Hospital to resolve matters related to outstanding medical bills.
This comes after a Johannesburg metro police officer who was shot while on duty was refused treatment at the medical facility.
The metro has criticised the hospital's actions, saying it shouldn't have turned away the critically injured officer.
On Thursday, the chairperson of public safety committee, Sarah Wissler, slammed the city on her X account about the alleged R35 million debt it had with Netcare.
She noted that this debt put the officers' life at risk.
The City of Johannesburg said it was reviewing its processes with the hospital to ensure the incident was never repeated.
However, the metro's spokesperson, Nthatisi Modingoane, has refuted claims that they owe the hospital R35 million.
"The city is dismayed that Milpark Hospital refused to provide necessary medical care to the officer, citing an outstanding debt of R35 million owed by the city. The city wishes to refute the claim and clarify what really is the status. The current outstanding bill for Milpark Hospital stands at R3.9 million, with payments being processed and paid weekly."
Modingoane also mentioned that once investigations were complete, they would release their findings.