‘An immense loss’: Limpopo Health mourns death of two doctors who were shot dead

The Limpopo Health Department has described the death of a couple who were medical doctors as an immense loss.

The two employed at Pietersburg Hospital and Donald Fraser Hospital were found dead in their house in Polokwane on Monday, 27 March. The husband allegedly shot the wife and turned the gun on himself.

LIMPOPO HEALTH MOURNS DEATH OF MEDICAL DOCTORS

Limpopo Health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba and acting Head of Department Dr Dombo, who were on the scene with the families of the deceased, have described the couple’s death as an immense loss to the department.

Ramathuba said they are devastated by losing such hardworking, dedicated, and promising young people, which is a blow for the department.

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Ramathuba said Dr Mphikeleli Shikwambana, prior his permanent appointment, served for two years as an Acting Clinical Manager for Donald Fraser Hospital, where he managed to turn the hospital around from leading in maternal death in the Vhembe district to recording zero during that tenure.

“He continued sustaining his excellent performance in clinical governance, leading to us giving him the responsibility to act as the overall head of the institution at the beginning of March,” she said.

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The MEC said on the other hand, his wife Dr Tshimangadzo Muofhe will be missed by her colleagues and patients in the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department of Pietersburg hospital for her dedication and commitment when it comes to protecting pregnant women and their unborn children.

“Death has once more stolen the best amongst us, and on behalf of the health department, we send our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, colleagues, and patients of the deceased, and may their departed souls rest in peace,” Ramathuba said.

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