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FRUSTRATED: Maureen Ngobese, 34, of Albert Luthuli informal settlement, tells Sowetan about her ordeal when she was in labour en route to the hospital in an ambulance when it was involved in an accident two years ago, leaving one of her legs damaged. PHOTO: BUSISIWE MBATHA

 I really do not know what I must do because I do not have the money to be going up and down like this 

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To make matters worse, Far East Rand Hospital where Maureen Ngobese, of Chief Albert Luthuli settlement, was admitted, told her after three months she had to go home because they were no longer willing or able to treat her injury.

She was referred to her local clinic, which does not have the capacity to treat her condition.

A heavily pregnant Ngobese, 34, was in labour while being rushed to hospital when the accident happened in December 2010.

Now, she has been forced to quit her job because her left foot is crippled and has started rotting. She cannot stand on her feet for a long time or walk a long distance.

"When they told me there was nothing they can do anymore for me, I was left hurt and confused," Ngobese said.

Her wound has now turned septic and she says it has maggots. She told of her frustration and suffering, saying the clinic had referred her back to the hospital.

"I really do not know what I must do because I do not have the money to be going up and down like this," said a weeping Ngobese.

Her local ward councillor at Chief Luthuli settlement, Refiloe Nt'sekhe, told Sowetan: "I am very concerned that my resident has been unfairly treated by both the ambulance service of Ekurhuleni and Far East Rand Hospital.

"The priority now is that she receives urgent treatment of her leg because the infection on it is growing and if not treated soon, she could end up having her leg amputated. I am also trying to contact the Road Accident Fund to help her claim damages," said Nt'sekhe.

Gauteng health spokesman Simon Zwane said: "I apologise that she has been sent from pillar to post.

"I will arrange that she is seen by doctors at Far East Rand Hospital as soon as possible. We would also like to get details of the accident so that we can investigate."

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Jun 22, 2012

magebula

Manana u fanele a pfuneka,xibedlhele axi le ku tirheni ka ntirho wa xona.
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Jun 22, 2012

hulas

Sue their sorry @rses
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Jun 22, 2012

MommaC

Why do stories like this have to appear in a newspaper before anything is done about it?

NHI anyone?
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Jun 22, 2012

nwamathebula01

kahle kahle vanhu va khola n tinurse ti worse coz avalolohi kuku byela ku tlhelela kaya coz ava tivi ku vata ku pfuna njhani
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Jun 22, 2012

Mellow

2yrs ago and only now Simon Zwane claims they will investigate? WTF?! and the local councillor as well Refiloe mang mang dont pretend like you give a crap this Gov. ppl are full of cow dung. Wena Refiloe talking about urgent treatment in what form after 2 freaking years? Amputating her leg?
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Jun 22, 2012

nomsa04

please help this poor woman, its such a painfiul thing to do that to someone who really needs help!!!!!
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Jun 22, 2012

Mellow

@Sowetan is there any reason at all why you blocked comments for what I consider important articles, I would really love to comment about double head… dear bloggers who is Vera?
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Jun 22, 2012

nickster2

Vote ANC a better life for all.

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Jun 22, 2012

PapaOra

yah neh, thank god i can afford medical aid. such things disgust me, to think we pay tax...nxa
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Jun 22, 2012

1andonlybucs

its a human life at risk here.. dont this people have no hearts or humanity? mxm life is a b@#$
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