Times Of Swaziland: TV, COMPUTERS, MICROWAVE STOLEN AT HOSPITAL

TV, COMPUTERS, MICROWAVE STOLEN AT HOSPITAL
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Sithembile Hlatshwayo on 17/06/2022 08:25:00


MBABANE – Security concerns have emerged at the Mbabane Government Hospital,
following the theft of a flat screen television set, three computers and a
microwave.
The items went missing in a space of two months and no arrests have been made so
far. According to information sourced from insiders at the hospital, the items
were stolen one after another, something that has raised eyebrows.
Missing
First, they said the microwave went missing at the laboratory, followed by the
three computers which were stolen at the Full Paying Department about three
weeks ago, and lastly the television set which was mounted at the Voluntary
Counselling and Testing (VCT) department. The television set was reported
missing last week Thursday. It is believed that all the stolen items were taken
during the night.
Further, the insiders noted that the matter was reported to the
sister-in-charge, who also informed the hospital managers. They stated that the
theft took place in a short space of time, yet the building was currently being
protected by security personnel. “As employees, we no longer feel safe at the
hospital, especially because this is not the first incident,” the workers
said.
They noted that they had raised the concern with hospital authorities but
seemingly there was no action being taken. When reached for comment on the
matter, Director of Health Services Dr Vusi Magagula confirmed the ongoing theft
at the hospital. Dr Magagula said police were investigating the matter. Chief
Police Information and Communications Officer Superintendent Phindile Vilakati
confirmed that the stolen television set and computers were reported. Vilakati
said they were still investigating.