In response to a prohibition notice from the Department of Labour issued yesterday, January 27, concerning the New Brighton Forensic Pathology Facility, the Eastern Cape Department of Health (ECDoH) has temporarily relocated operations to the Gelvandale centre.
According to ECDoH Communications Director Siyanda Manana, due to the prohibition notice, services will be temporarily stopped until the concerns raised are addressed.
Manana added that the concerns raised by the inspector include cleanliness of the facility.
“Until the concerns are addressed, bodies will be dissected at the Gelvandale forensic pathology services facility to ensure there is service continuity.
“Employees from the New Brighton facility will also be temporarily moved to Gelvandale while the department implements the following measures,” Manana reported.
Manana further stated: “The department will appoint a service provider for deep cleaning and pest control using an existing contract from Livingstone Hospital.
“Two senior forensic pathology services officials have been sent to the New Brighton facility to oversee the process of addressing the issues. It is expected that by next week the issues raised will have been addressed.”
He stated that the ECDoH is working on a long-term solution to ensure the facility remains clean.
“The department will update the public in due time.
“Until then, we are appealing for space to address the issues raised.”
