A 4-year-old girl has tragically died following a tooth extraction at Botshabelo District Hospital, prompting an investigation into the incident.
The child, who passed away on July 9, is the first to suffer such a fate in the nearly four years the hospital has been performing pediatric dental procedures. The hospital, which has treated over 1,000 children, remains open while authorities conduct a thorough review.
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Free State MEC of Health Monyatso Viceroy Mahlatsi confirmed that the investigation is focused on understanding the cause of this unusual occurrence. Despite the incident, the hospital’s reputation remains strong, and officials are committed to ensuring that such tragedies do not recur.
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